Zachary Turner
Automotive Mechanic
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
. Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
10
10
year of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
Pitt Stop Automotive
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Lead Technician
Infantry Automotive
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Automotive Technician
M&T Auto
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Increased sales by 5-10% and decreased amount of 'come backs' significantly.
Mechanic
Cripple Creek automotive & tire
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices
- Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes
- Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas
Skills
- Six Sigma Expertise
- Data Analysis
- Team Scheduling
- Schematic Interpretation
- Time Management
- Bay Maintenance
- Transmission Repair and Rebuilding
- Quality Assurance
- Minor Maintenance
- Order Supplies
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Writing Work Tickets
- Valid Driver's License
Quote
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve.
Erich Fromm
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
Pitt Stop Automotive
05.2023 - Current
Lead Technician
Infantry Automotive
02.2023 - 04.2023
Automotive Technician
M&T Auto
02.2022 - 11.2022
Mechanic
Cripple Creek automotive & tire