Samuel Llinas-Delgado
7400 Clark ST.
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Victory CDJR, skilled in engine overhauls and computer diagnostics. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance and ensure compliance with EPA requirements. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills foster teamwork and customer satisfaction, consistently delivering high-quality service and achieving optimal results.
Experienced Automotive Technician with 18+ years of expertise in diagnostics and repair of multiple automobiles and light-duty trucks.
Experienced Service Tech with extensive knowledge of vehicle testing, maintenance and repair. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation. Excellent customer service, time management and multitasking abilities.
Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic.
Driven automotive professional successful at managing parts and replacing components. Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in engine maintenance, transmission service and body repair.
Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Victory CDJR
04.2025 - Current
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- 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.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Heavy Wheel Mechanic
Army National Guard Indiana
04.2019 - Current
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Automotive Technician
Bosak CDJR
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Automotive Technician
Ziegler Subaru of Merrillville
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- 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.
Education
Automotive And Light Duty Diesel - Automotive And Diesel
Wyo Tech
Blairsville, PA01-2011
Skills
- Courtesy inspection
- Engine overhauls
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Alignments experience
- Electrical failure repairs
- Inspecting vehicles
- System repairs
- EPA requirements
- Warranty procedures
- Managing parts
- Computer diagnostics
- Strong work ethic
- ASE Certified
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
- ASE Certifications
- Army H8- Heavy Equipment Recovery
- 609 certification A/C
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Victory CDJR
04.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician
Bosak CDJR
01.2024 - 04.2025
Automotive Technician
Ziegler Subaru of Merrillville
07.2021 - 11.2023
Heavy Wheel Mechanic
Army National Guard Indiana
04.2019 - Current
Automotive And Light Duty Diesel - Automotive And Diesel
Wyo Tech
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