Brian Braaten
Pillager,MN
Summary
With a proven track record as the Owner of North Country Equipment Repair, Inc., I excel in delivering top-notch diesel engine and hydraulic system repairs, alongside mastering project estimating and negotiation. My expertise in heavy equipment repair and small business operations has consistently driven unparalleled service quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
North Country Equipment Repair, Inc.
Pillager, MN
03.2014 - Current
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
Diesel Mechanic
Advanced Diesel Service
Brainerd, MN
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
Diesel Mechanic
Ziegler, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN05-2005
Skills
- Project estimating
- Small business operations
- Negotiation
- Partnership development
- Technical documentation
- Fuel systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting & diagnosis
- Fluid changes
- Repair recordkeeping
- Engine diagnostics
- Gearbox repairs
- Transmission repair
- Electrical systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diesel engine repair
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
North Country Equipment Repair, Inc.
03.2014 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Advanced Diesel Service
03.2008 - 03.2014
Diesel Mechanic
Ziegler, Inc.
04.2005 - 03.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic
Alexandria Technical College
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