Philip Miller
Plano,TX
Summary
Dedicated Car Technician with extensive experience at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge, excelling in engine repair and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in using diagnostic tools and training team members, demonstrating strong time management and leadership capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Car Technician
Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Plano , TX
07.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on various models, ensuring optimal performance.
- Performed regular maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
- Repaired or replaced faulty parts including brakes, filters, hoses, spark plugs, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify any potential issues with the vehicle.
- Followed safety protocols while working on cars including wearing protective gear.
- Recharged air conditioning systems with refrigerant according to manufacturer specifications.
- Adjusted systems including steering alignment, suspension settings, transmission fluid levels.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Filed records with state as part of performing vehicle safety inspections.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plano East Senior High School
Plano, TX05-2023
Skills
- Engine repair
- Parts replacement
- Brake inspection
- Shop safety compliance
- Time management
- Preventative maintenance
- Suspension systems
- Manual transmissions
- Drivetrain components
- Automatic transmissions
- Transmission repair
- Vehicle inspections
- Tire services
- Exhaust systems
- Brake systems
- Battery services
- Steering systems
- Hand and power tools
- Bay management
- Replacing parts
- Changing oil
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Road testing
- Heavy lifting
- Brake systems knowledge
- OSHA regulation compliance
Affiliations
- Played highschool baseball
Certification
- 10 Hour OSHA certification
- Welding certification
Timeline
Car Technician
Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Plano East Senior High School