John Schumacher
Pender,NE
Summary
Dynamic Mechanic Shop Manager at K & S Service with exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to workplace safety. Achieved significant reductions in repair turnaround times while maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in automotive diagnostics and customer service, ensuring client satisfaction through efficient communication and transparent documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Shop Manager
K & S Service
10.2019 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Trained new mechanics in diagnostic techniques, raising overall skill level of team.
- Led team to improve repair turnaround times, coordinating tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Technitian
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-1999
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Engine repair
- Tire services
- Welding and fabrication
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fuel systems
- Automotive diagnostics
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Work order management
- Safety management
- Electrical systems
- Exhaust systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical system rewiring
- Quality assurance
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Manager
K & S Service
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Auto Body Technitian
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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