Abigail Blanchard
Canton,MS
Summary
Skilled automotive repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles. Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 10+ years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature.
Always on time, reliable in learning new things, and eager to help anyone who might need it.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechaic
Mavis Tires and Brakes
Flowood, MS
04.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
Tire and Lube Technician
Parkway Quick lube and Tire
Gluckstadt, MS
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected tires and checked tire pressure to ensure proper inflation levels.
- Performed oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, and other minor maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Diagnosed issues with braking systems and suspension components.
- Replaced worn or damaged tires with new ones according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated tires for customers to help improve wear patterns.
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Cleaned wheel wells of dirt and grime before installation of new tires.
- Balanced wheels using a computerized wheel balancer machine.
- Monitored inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies needed for tire repair work.
- Tested batteries in order to determine their state of charge.
- Checked all fluid levels including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer solvent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assumption Parish High School
Napoleonville, LA05-2021
Skills
- Hydraulic Repair
- Vehicle inspections
- Work Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Hand and power tools
- Safety Management
- Component Repairs
- OSHA
- Wheel Alignment
- Workplace Safety
- Pneumatic Systems
- Diagnostic abilities
- Repairs knowledge
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power Steering Repair
- Fluid level testing
- Recordkeeping
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Diagnostics Systems
- Mechanical and construction industry knowledge
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Maintenance and repairs
- Suspension Systems
Affiliations
- Leads and participates in social gatherings that require teamwork, communication, problem solving, coordination, creativity, and offers everyone involved multiple views on every subject covered.
Additional info
- Volunteered at the volunteer Fire Dept. in Pierre Part, LA.
- Held leadership roles in JROTC in High School.
- Ranked in the top three out of all mechanics in the region more than once.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechaic
Mavis Tires and Brakes
04.2023 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Parkway Quick lube and Tire
09.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Assumption Parish High School
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