Lance Smith
Glennville
Summary
Knowledgeable with solid background in performing effective repairs and maintenance. Proficient in diagnosing issues and implementing solutions that enhance equipment performance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and utilize technical expertise to resolve problems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Assembly Offline Repair Technician
Hyundai Motor Group
10.2025 - Current
- Identified and fixed automotive systems, maintaining compliance with established safety protocols.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify vehicle issues and recommend solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce turnaround times.
- Guided junior technicians in automotive repair techniques on best practices for vehicle maintenance and repair techniques.
- Utilized a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed all repair and maintenance activities promptly and to high quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs and improve overall service quality.
Level 2 Technician
MBUSI/ELWOOD STAFFING
07.2022 - Current
- Broad base of knowledge about how vehicle components work and interact as well as the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer based reference material.
- Determine needed repair activity ad perform repair.
- Perform standard part replacement and capable to complete actions by following the action SMP.
- Experience in repair area or assembly environment.
- Monitored active server systems for errors or anomalies using various monitoring tools.
- Experience with STAR Diagnosis and Mercedes-Benz Workshop information System (WIS).
- Familiarization with Mercedes-Benz function groups, damage codes, failure types, and part numbers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving critical systems or data loss scenarios.
- Experience with ASRA Labor Time Guide, STAR Tech Info, Enhanced Diagnostic Assistance Center (EDAC)
- Lead small groups of other technicians without pay adjustment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Vanquish Worldwide
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular inspections of shop area to identify any potential safety hazards.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and cranes.
- Maintain (inspects, repairs, test, and adjusts) cannon assemblies, turret missile launchers, ammunition feeder-loader systems, secondary armament systems, traversing systems, elevating systems, and stabilization systems.
- Work on a team to performed total complete reconstruction of damage military vehicles.
- Responsible for maintaining heavy wheel vehicle systems including, but not limited to, the following: fuel injection systems, liquid cooling systems, exhausted systems, air brake system, all lubricated points and systems, vehicle suspension systems, hub assemblies and gear hubs, and various hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Use special testing equipment such as Easy Tech, Service Maxx, and Multi-Meters to troubleshoot electrical diagnosis of vehicle ABS systems, diesel engines, HVAC systems, transmission, fuel system, lighting, and starting system.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accurately determine mechanical issues.
- Recorded maintenance history in repair logs to track equipment statuses.
- Dismantled and reassembled heavy equipment used hoists and hand tools.
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
S&A Trucking
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Performing diagnostic tests on diesel vehicles to find faults.
- Analyzing diagnostic test results.
- Repairing or replacing engine, steering, transmission, braking, or lighting system components.
- Performing routine tasks such as changing oil and filters.
- Performing preventative maintenance.
- Preparing work orders and ordering parts.
- Cleaned up work areas after completion of jobs to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while performing repairs on diesel engines.
- Replaced worn or damaged components with new parts according to specifications.
- Checked electrical systems including starters, alternators and wiring harnesses for proper operation.
- Assisted in the repair of diesel engines by changing gaskets, hoses and belts.
- Removed defective parts from vehicles using hand tools or power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long County High School
Ludowici, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Mechanical skills
Equipment Repair
Technical diagnosis
Repair logging
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Equipment installation
Preventive Maintenance
Heavy equipment repair
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Organizational skills
Self motivation
Professionalism
Timeline
General Assembly Offline Repair Technician
Hyundai Motor Group
10.2025 - Current
Level 2 Technician
MBUSI/ELWOOD STAFFING
07.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Vanquish Worldwide
09.2020 - 05.2022
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
S&A Trucking
04.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Long County High School
05.2001 -