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Nicholas Moritz

Savage,MN

Summary

Automotive Technician with 10 years of hands-on experience monitoring, servicing, and troubleshooting quickly and accurately. Trusted working independently or in team settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician

Twin Cities Performance
Saint Paul, MN
04.2022 - Current
  • Specialized in building performance orientated GM vehicles.
  • Install power adders such as superchargers, turbo kits, nitrous systems.
  • Assemble high performance engines with aftermarket parts to proper specification.
  • Metal fabrication, mig welding, tig welding, custom exhaust, frame modifications.
  • Complete vehicle custom wiring for stand alone engine management, sensors, gauges, & lighting.
  • Use OEM & aftermarket computer diagnostic tools to accurately identify faults.
  • Provide training sessions for junior technicians on proper use products, equipment, & techniques for troubleshooting modern automotive systems.

Technician/Owner

Moritz Auto Service
Shakopee MN, MN
01.2020 - Current
  • Test automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
  • Listen to client needs and advised based on budget and safety concerns after completing a standard inspection to asses wear and damage.
  • Schedule work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
  • Repair vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.

Technician

Ziegler CAT
Bloomington
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Disassemble/assemble large bore & small-bore caterpillar diesel engines. (6cyl up to 16cyl)
  • Find failure and affected parts related to failure and evaluate condition.
  • Create a parts list and cost comparison to create a plan of action for every engine.
  • Clean necessary items to begin the assembly process including washing, sandblasting, chemical bath.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.

Technician

Lupient Buick Gmc
Golden valley, MN
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Heavy line technician, internal engine and transmission repair.
  • Tasks included diagnose vehicle or attempt to duplicate customer concern.
  • Tear down unit to point of failure and price out necessary parts to complete repair.
  • Construct an estimate with all parts and prices to give to service writer for approval.
  • Order parts and reassemble or install complete unit into vehicle and refill all fluids and bleed as needed.
  • Test drive vehicle.

Laborer

Suburban Outdoor Services
Shakopee, MN
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Provide full lawn care maintenance for commercial clients.
  • Operate zero turn mowers, skid steer and various equipment.
  • Remove snow from parking lots and drives safely and efficiently with plow trucks, loaders and skid steers.
  • Provide fleet maintenance to all equipment as needed.
  • Train and mentor new employees and teach proper operating procedures.

Education

Automotive Technology Degree -

Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN
06-2014

Diploma -

Shakopee High School
01.2013

Skills

  • Hydraulic repair and diagnosing (pumps, cylinders, valve blocks)
  • Safety Awareness (Lock out tag out)
  • Remote Service
  • Diesel emissions troubleshooting (regeneration, DPF, After-treatment)
  • Equipment Installation (snowplows, auxiliary lighting, dump bodies)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technician

Twin Cities Performance
04.2022 - Current

Technician/Owner

Moritz Auto Service
01.2020 - Current

Technician

Ziegler CAT
05.2019 - 04.2022

Technician

Lupient Buick Gmc
05.2016 - 04.2019

Laborer

Suburban Outdoor Services
01.2010 - 03.2015

Automotive Technology Degree -

Hennepin Technical College

Diploma -

Shakopee High School
Nicholas Moritz