Ben Francia
Results-driven Mechanical Assembler with extensive expertise in assembly, repair, diagnosis, and fabrication. Recognized for strong teamwork and exceptional time management skills, consistently maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Dedicated manufacturing professional skilled in mechanical assembly and inspections, demonstrating a proactive approach to operating and maintaining tools and equipment. Known for effectively managing multiple priorities while fostering a positive team environment and eagerly embracing additional responsibilities to achieve collective objectives.
Work History
Senior Automotive Technician
3 Years 4 Months- Diagnosed complex drivetrain, electrical, and control-system faults using OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, Pico scope and DVOM.
- Interpreted vehicle test data to validate prototype performance and identify calibration issues.
- Performed advanced repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, and climate-control systems.
- Inspected vehicles for compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Validated sensor and perception outputs, flagging anomalies for software and calibration teams.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Operated welding, cutting, grinding, and forming equipment to complete complex metal assemblies.
- Diagnosed hardware failures using schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic software.
- Installed and configured electronic components, cables, and prototype assemblies.
- Documented troubleshooting findings, maintenance actions, and component traceability records.
- Proficient in Jira, Confluence, Slack. Microsoft Teams, using these tools daily for project tracking, documentation and communication.
Marine Propulsion Unit Assembly Mechanic
1 Year 7 Months- DOD secret security clearance achieved in 2023
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Deburred, polished and painted surfaces.
- Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Identified defective items and made repairs according to department standards.
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Notified engineering of errors and discrepancies.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
- Trained and instructed coworkers in proper assembly techniques.
- Assembled precision aerospace components using hand tools, power tools, and torque equipment.
Mechanic Shop Foreman
18 Years 10 Months- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Maintained equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Highly skilled and dependable with hands-on experience and excellent training to perform service, diagnostics and repairs on domestic and imported automobiles and trucks.
- Expertise interpreting technical specifications; provide leadership to other technicians to increase repair accuracy, minimize lost time, and ensure safety compliance.
- Managed efficient teams to up tp 70 employees. Hired ad trained new technicians, improve efficiency of department by 30% and cultivated productive and safe work atmosphere.
Automotive Technician
7 Years 7 Months- Conducted automotive inspection, diagnostics and repairs on Domestic cars and trucks to include engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, clutches, starters, axles, steering gears, fuel systems, cooling systems, and other mechanical and electrical systems.
- Recognized by management for expertise and routinely called upon or recommendations; provide valuable guidance that led to avoidance of lost time and damaged parts.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostics trees and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Achieved Shop Foreman position, managed 28 technicians before age of 23.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Automotive Mechanics
High School Diploma
Skills
Certification
ASE master, Leadership, MIG-welding, Mercedes Benz
Stacker Forklift
Pendent Crane Operator
Full face mask
FOD Control & Awareness
Timeline
Senior Automotive Technician
Marine Propulsion Unit Assembly Mechanic
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Automotive Technician
De Anza College
Lynbrook High School
Welding, Fabrication
Chassis and frame blueprint, mock up and build complete off road vehicles from the ground up. Set, mock and fabricate full suspension systems. Position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, lazer trackers, calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, inside micrometers and dial indicators.
References
Rob Meder
Vice President Customer Care, Field operations, Autonation
(408) 313-1460
Greg Pharisien
(650) 380-9638
Chris Bassett
Owner of CB Towing
(408) 804-0453
Archie Hodge
Shop Foreman, Mercedes Benz of Stevens Creek
(510) 299-3077
Personal Information
Title: Mechanic - Marine Propulsion & Automotive- Autonomous Vehicle Builder