Max Johnston
Santa Barbara,Ca
Summary
A professional Automotive Service and Smog Technician with the desire, knowledge, skills and experience to diagnose and repair malfunctions in complete mechanical and electrical systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Automotive and Smog Technician
Orens Automotive
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Reviewed vehicle repairs to check work for quality and assess whether services performed were within acceptable quality and safety guidelines.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Analyzed effects and legality of vehicle modifications, fuel system changes and emissions adjustments.
Master Automotive Technician
Ayers Automotive
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Import/Domestic Master Technician
Richards Accurate Automotive
07.2012 - 08.2016
Honda/Acura Technician
Honda of Santa Barbara
07.2010 - 06.2012
Import/Domestic Technician
Import Auto Geeks
07.2009 - 03.2010
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
01.2009 - 07.2009
Mazda Technician/Race Car Fabrication
Mariah Motorsports
10.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Automotive Technology, Psychology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2010
Automotive Technology, Business
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2007
Atascadero High School
Atascadero, CA06.2005
Skills
- Competitor analysis
- Sales strategy
- Market trends
- Sales team support
- Electrical and Mechanical systems troubleshooting
- Automotive Maintenaince and Repair
- Safety regulations compliance
- Diagnostic Equipment Operation
- Smog inspection and repair
- Technical Documentation
Certification
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certified (A1-A8)
- A1 Engine Repair
- A2 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
- A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles
- A4 Suspension and Steering
- A5 Brakes
- A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
- A8 Engine Performance
- L1 Advanced Engine Performance
- Smog Inspector and Repair Liscense
References
- Wayne Graham, Retired Dentist and Race car owner/driver (805)886-3043
- Zak Koplen, Psychology Master Grad, (831)566-4876
- Marc Johnston, Chiropractor and father (805)704-7002
- Brandon Droese, Medical worker/Race car driver (805) 234-4383
Personal Experience
Built and maintained multiple personal cars and motorcycles
Worked on several competitive race cars throughout California in the last 12 years
Built and serviced a large personal clientele of import/domestic vehicles
Timeline
Automotive and Smog Technician
Orens Automotive
12.2022 - 10.2024
Master Automotive Technician
Ayers Automotive
02.2019 - 04.2022
Import/Domestic Master Technician
Richards Accurate Automotive
07.2012 - 08.2016
Honda/Acura Technician
Honda of Santa Barbara
07.2010 - 06.2012
Import/Domestic Technician
Import Auto Geeks
07.2009 - 03.2010
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
01.2009 - 07.2009
Mazda Technician/Race Car Fabrication
Mariah Motorsports
10.2007 - 01.2008
Automotive Technology, Psychology
Santa Barbara City College
Automotive Technology, Business
Cuesta College
Atascadero High School
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