Jonathan Lowe
Automotive Service Technician 310S
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes-Benz Toronto Queensway
02.2024 - Current
- Mercedes-Benz Certified Vans Technician & completed ESprinter training
- Perform maintenance & repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- Provide labour time estimates and inspect vehicles for safety related concerns
- Complete documentation regarding all work recommended and performed on each vehicle
- Performed new vehicle pre-delivery inspections.
Automotive Service Technician
Disabled and Aged Regional Transit System
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed routine maintenance & repairs on fleet vehicles
- Performed MTO inspections and checked vehicles for safety related concerns
- Completed documentation regarding all service and repairs performed on each vehicle including routine maintenance schedules
- Performed extensive repairs on RAM Promaster & Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles including engine & transmission removal & replacement
- In depth knowledge of components, routine maintenance schedules & common failure items on FCA Pentastar engines & 62TE transmissions
- Communicated uncommon vehicle issues with coworkers & online forums to determine proper solutions and ensure proper repairs were completed
- Used manufacturer specific parts catalogs to find part numbers & order parts to complete repairs
- Inspected & performed necessary repairs on wheel chair ramps fitted in RAM Promaster's, Toyota Sienna's & Mobility Ventures MV1 vehicles.
Automotive Service Technician
Budds' BMW
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Communicated vehicle issues and potential repairs to service advisors and clients
- Provided labour time estimates and inspected all vehicles for safety related concerns
- Qualified vehicles for warranty coverage prior to parts replacement and repairs
- Completed documentation regarding all work recommended and performed on each vehicle
- Performed new vehicle pre-delivery inspections as well as MTO safety inspections on used vehicles
- Communicated uncommon vehicle issues with corporate to determine proper solutions and ensure proper repairs were completed.
Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)
Kompressor's Auto World
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed basic diagnostics, repairs and routine services on vehicles
- Used scan tool and multimeter to isolate and repair any vehicle electrical issues
- Operated brake lathe to recondition rotors; provided estimated 'life left' on brake pads and rotors
- Inspected vehicles for additional maintenance or repairs that needed to be performed
- Handled oxy-acetylene torch to heat and cut metal components on vehicles.
Education
Certificate for Automotive Service Technician (310S) -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Hamilton, ON 08.2015 - 10.2017
Certificate of Qualification (Membership #14021681) -
Ontario College of Trades
05.2001 - 08.2018
Skills
Maintenance Scheduling
Able to remain calm in stressful situations
Extensive research capabilities
Intuitive thinker
Complex problem-solving capabilities
In-depth knowledge of computer software & hardware components
Heavy Lifting
Task Prioritization
Maintenance Scheduling
Willing to Learn
Accomplishments
- Combination of on-the-job and in-school training (Block)
- Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification (Membership #14021681)
- Ozone Depletion Prevention Certification (#067705)
- Forklift Certified (Class 4 & 5)
- Graduated High School with an SHSM Transportation Studies degree (OSSD)
- Technological Transportation Studies Award (High School)
- Class C CPR/AED Certification with Red Cross (2014-2016)
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes-Benz Toronto Queensway
02.2024 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Disabled and Aged Regional Transit System
07.2022 - 01.2024
Automotive Service Technician
Budds' BMW
08.2018 - 02.2021
Certificate for Automotive Service Technician (310S) -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
08.2015 - 10.2017
Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)
Kompressor's Auto World
08.2015 - 08.2018
Certificate of Qualification (Membership #14021681) -
Ontario College of Trades
05.2001 - 08.2018