Pedro Ayala
Waukegan
Summary
Experienced automotive service technician with over 10 years of hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining domestic, European and Asian vehicles. Skilled in engine performance, electrical systems, drivability diagnostics, brake systems, steering and suspension components, HVAC and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to efficiently troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Strong team player and leader with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving automotive technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
Journey Nissan
Lindenhurst, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Diagnose and repair automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks, enhancing longevity of customer vehicles.
- Utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with service advisors to communicate repair recommendations clearly to customers.
- Mentor junior technicians, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Streamline workflow processes, reducing repair turnaround times while maintaining quality standards.
- Complete customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Service vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyze and locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment to promote optimal productivity and adherence to safety standards.
- Utilize special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park, IL06-2014
Skills
- Heating and air conditioning
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Safety inspections
- Electrical systems
- Automotive maintenance
- Driveability diagnostics
- Hydraulic systems
- Engine repair
- Brake systems
- Mechanical diagnosis
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
- AST - Advanced Service Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
Journey Nissan
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Lincoln College of Technology