Matthew Thomas
Ventura,California
Summary
Skilled automotive service technician with background in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diverse types of vehicles. Experience includes hands-on expertise with the latest diagnostic tools and technology, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and repair work. Strengths encompass strong problem-solving skills, adeptness at mechanical repairs, and familiarity with electronic systems in modern vehicles.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Technician
Prestige Bodyworks
Oxnard, California
07.2008 - 01.2025
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using specialized diagnostic equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical systems to isolate faults in wiring harnesses or other components.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of various makes and models of cars through ongoing training courses.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, disassembled components such as engine, trans, axles to facilitate bodywork, reassembled.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, replaced damaged frames, crossmembers, suspension.
Auto Technician
Airbag Service
Thousand Oaks
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Perform Supplemental Restraint System diagnosis, repair and replacement.
- Traveled to various body shops to repair and replace airbag components after deployment.
- Diagnose needed repairs, ordered parts, invoiced.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Troubleshot electrical systems to isolate faults in wiring harnesses or other components.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
Cabitmaker/Finish Carpenter
Artcraft Wood Designs
Ventura, California
09.1997 - 03.2005
- Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
- Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
- Apply finishes including stains lacquers polyurethane sealants epoxies.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Produced high-quality work in full compliance with project standards and good carpentry practices.
Smog Referee
Parsons Engineering Science
Carpinteria
01.1990 - 09.1997
- Performed smog inspections as CA State Referee Inspector.
- Diagnosed all types of vehicle emissions related failures.
- Inspected referred vehicles that regular smog inspectors have difficulty with for various reasons, and make decisions regarding waivers, exemptions, etc.
- Inspected and labeled vehicles which cannot be tested by regular smog shops, issued BAR labels to facilitate future testing.
- Maintained the shop and equipment, ordered supplies, and maintained invoices.
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Thousand Oaks, California
03.1987 - 01.1990
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Aligned vehicles using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ventura High School
VenturaSkills
- Engine overhauls
- Vehicle inspections
- Suspension systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Advanced diagnostics
- Driveability diagnostics
- Emissions control
- Alignment services
- Electronic testing
- Fuel systems
Certification
- ASE Master Technician
- ASE in Advanced Engine Performance
- ICAR Gold Certified
Timeline
Auto Technician
Prestige Bodyworks
07.2008 - 01.2025
Auto Technician
Airbag Service
03.2005 - 07.2008
Cabitmaker/Finish Carpenter
Artcraft Wood Designs
09.1997 - 03.2005
Smog Referee
Parsons Engineering Science
01.1990 - 09.1997
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
03.1987 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Ventura High School
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