Dynamic technician with a journey-level background at Ford Fairfield, excelling in troubleshooting and equipment repair. Proven expertise in preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance, coupled with strong organizational skills. Adept at diagnosing complex issues and training staff, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all operations.
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 14 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Ford Fairfield
05.2023 - Current
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Technician
Midas
05.2022 - 05.2023
Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Technician
Hot Rod Shop
05.2021 - 05.2023
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Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Technician
McLea's Tire And Automotive Center
01.2013 - 05.2021
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Education
Certificate - Automotive And Diesel
UTI
Sacramento, CA
06-2012
Independent Studies
Napa
06-2009
Skills
Installation and repair
Machinery calibration
Routine Inspections
Issue resolution
Tool retrieval
Troubleshooting
Extensive organizational skills
Regulatory compliance
Critical thinking
System Tests
Preventive Maintenance
Deadline compliance
Project management
Equipment calibration
Software configuration
Documentation and reporting
Equipment Repair
Maintenance and repairs
Staff education and training
Journey-level background
Electrical repair
Maintenance and repair
Certification
electrical certification through Ford factory training