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Trace Smith

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with superior work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Autonomous Vehicle Technician

AutoNation
07.2023 - Current
    • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
    • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
    • Inspected and performed validation testing to maintain fleet health.
    • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
    • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
    • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
    • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.

Vehicle Technician

Lucid Motors
05.2022 - 07.2023
    • Performed removal and replacement of glass.
    • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
    • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults in ADAS systems
    • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
    • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
    • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs.
    • Specialized in diagnosis and repair of electrical and high voltage systems.
    • Consistently communicated with engineering and design teams to troubleshoot and document failures.
    • Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems

Automotive Service Technician

Sewell Cadillac Of Grapevine
11.2020 - 05.2022
    • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
    • Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
    • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
    • 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.
    • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
    • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
    • Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
    • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.

Assistant Store Manager

Andy's Frozen Custard
07.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Michaels Craft Store
02.2019 - 07.2020

Education

Associate of Occupational Studies With GM MSAT -

Universal Technical Institute
Irving, TX
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Midlothian High School
Midlothian, TX
05.2018

Skills

    • Electrical Repair Procedures
    • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
    • Verbal and Written Communication
    • Electrical Understanding
      • High Voltage diagnostics
      • 609 Certified
      • Electric Vehicle Knowledge
      • Autonomous Vehicles

Timeline

Autonomous Vehicle Technician

AutoNation
07.2023 - Current

Vehicle Technician

Lucid Motors
05.2022 - 07.2023

Automotive Service Technician

Sewell Cadillac Of Grapevine
11.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Andy's Frozen Custard
07.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Michaels Craft Store
02.2019 - 07.2020

Associate of Occupational Studies With GM MSAT -

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Midlothian High School

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