Mechanic
Hoosier Garage
College Corner , Indiana
01/20/24 - Current
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new [Type] oil.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
