Willie Martin
West Point,MS
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 29 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EV/Automotive Technician
SolutionWorks
08.2022 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspecting the exterior lights to see if they are working. The alignment of the headlights will be corrected if needed.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Checking that the car can be locked, unlocked and started using the key or key fob.
- Making sure safety features such as the seatbelts and the dashboard warning lights are working as intended.
- Inspected the car for damage and cleaning the car inside and out before its ready to be collected by the customer.
Electrical Technician
Mercedes-Benz
09.1999 - 05.2023
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
Forklift Operator
Carpenter Company
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Shipping Supervisor
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
Team Leader Manager
Navistar Defense
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Delivered regular team meetings for aligned work towards common goals.
- Recruited and trained high-performing team members, maintaining optimized customer service.
- Coordinated team collaboration to share ideas and build best practices.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications Systems Technology
Mary Holmes Community College
West Point, MS05.1992
GED -
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS05.1987
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Time Management
- Hand and Power Tools
- Drive Vehicles
- Coolant Flushes
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Warranty Service
- Electrical Circuits Diagrams
- Battery Changing
- OSHA Regulation Compliance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Detecting Refrigerant Leaks
- Scheduling Software
- Calibrating Instruments
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Install New Parts
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Diagnose Problems
- Inspect Vehicles
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Certified Forklift, Carpenter Company - 10 years
Timeline
EV/Automotive Technician
SolutionWorks
08.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
Carpenter Company
08.2018 - 08.2019
Shipping Supervisor
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
07.2017 - 07.2018
Team Leader Manager
Navistar Defense
04.2015 - 05.2017
Electrical Technician
Mercedes-Benz
09.1999 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Communications Systems Technology
Mary Holmes Community College
GED -
East Mississippi Community College
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