Cody Cahall
Federalsburg
Summary
Adept Lead Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Mid Atlantic Tire, excelling in diagnostics, repair, and team leadership. Mastered brake systems and honed exceptional problem-solving abilities, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Trained junior techs ensuring top-notch service quality, resulting in increased repeat business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Automotive Technician
Mid Atlantic Tire
03.2012 - Current
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and identifying necessary repairs.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency and customer satisfaction, implementing effective time management strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on the latest automotive technology through continuous professional development and training courses.
- Led a team of automotive technicians to consistently deliver high-quality workmanship and exceed customer expectations.
- Conducted detailed quality assurance checks on completed repairs, ensuring the highest level of workmanship at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Increased repeat business through building strong relationships with customers based on trust and quality of service.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Chesapeake Automotive
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD06-2008
No Degree - Automotive
Caroline Career And Technology
Ridgely, MD06-2008
Skills
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Engine repair
- Drivetrain repair
- Suspension systems
- Exhaust systems
- Steering systems
- Automotive electronics
- Fuel systems
- Hybrid systems
- HVAC systems
- Preventative maintenance
Certification
- Brakes Certification (A5) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Suspension and Steering Certification (A4) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Understanding and diagnosing hybrid systems
Timeline
Lead Automotive Technician
Mid Atlantic Tire
03.2012 - Current
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Chesapeake Automotive
04.2009 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
No Degree - Automotive
Caroline Career And Technology
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