Carter Michaels
Pittsburgh
Summary
At Shults Ford Lincoln , I excelled as an Automotive Technician, leveraging my advanced diagnostics and problem-solving skills to enhance vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency. My commitment to quality assurance and customer satisfaction, coupled with a strong work ethic, significantly improved service turnaround times and boosted team productivity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Shults Ford Lincoln Mercury
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in staff training, sharing knowledge and skills with coworkers.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Championed environmental sustainability by properly disposing of hazardous waste materials and recycling used parts whenever possible.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Allgheny
Pittsburgh07-2022
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Replacement
- Fluid Exchanges
- Diagnostic abilities
- Customer Service
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Tire Services
- Vehicle Inspection
- Suspension Systems
- Alignments experience
- Transmissions
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Preventive maintenance services
- Coolant System Control
- Installing equipment
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heavy Lifting
- Battery Services
- Replacing Filters
- Electrical understanding
- Engine Rebuilds
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Vehicle inspections
- Drivetrain Repair
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Rebuilding engines
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Flexible Schedule
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
- Operating air compressors
- Soldering skills
- Maintaining records
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Preparing Work Orders
- Calibrating systems
- Manual transmissions
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Shults Ford Lincoln Mercury
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Allgheny
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