Somlith Chetana
Savage,MN
Summary
Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic. Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed. Talented Automotive professional with strong background working on all types of vehicles. Quick to identify mechanical issues and complete repairs. Bringing strong work ethic and record of reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Service Technician
Walser Nissan Wayzata
10.2023 - Current
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Mechanical Journeyman
Lupient Nissan
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
Mobile Installation Technician
Mobile Installation Services
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Built special wood, fiberglass and carpet enclosures to hold equipment and minimize shifting.
- Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
- Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of Remote Starters and 12volt vehicle systems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Luther Recon
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, Diagnostic Trouble code logic, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Morries Nissan
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Wayzata / Walser Nissan
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
GED -
Richfield Senior High School
Richfield, MN06.1995
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Refurbishing Skills
- Maintaining Records
- Calibrating Instruments
- Alignment Experience
- Installing Equipment
- Oil Changes
- Power Steering Repair
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Engine Tuneup and Repairs
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Repair Quotes
Timeline
Journeyman Service Technician
Walser Nissan Wayzata
10.2023 - Current
Mechanical Journeyman
Lupient Nissan
05.2023 - 10.2023
Mobile Installation Technician
Mobile Installation Services
12.2020 - 07.2022
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Luther Recon
12.2018 - 12.2020
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Morries Nissan
02.2016 - 12.2018
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Wayzata / Walser Nissan
09.2014 - 02.2016
GED -
Richfield Senior High School
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Hennepin Technical College
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