Brian Gardlock
Hermitage,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Technician
Montrose Nissan
Hermitage, Pennsylvania
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on various automotive systems and components.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts in engines, transmissions, and brakes.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Auto Mechanic
62 Motors
Mercer, PA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicle makes and models.
- Analyzed and diagnosed automotive problems and completed skilled mechanical work.
- Tested vehicle engines to identify malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced faulty electrical wiring systems in automobiles.
- Performed welding work on car frames when needed for repairs or modifications.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
Maintenance Technician
Miller Industries, Inc
Hermitage, PA
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
Millwright Journeyman
Sharon Coating LLC
Sharon, PA
10.2000 - 09.2021
- Routinely perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and reduce machinery downtime.
- Repair and lubricate machines and equipment and assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Safely use and maintain hydraulic equipment, pneumatic systems and cooling systems.
- Safely use and maintain equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, rail king and automobiles.
- Handle all delegated tasks, including welding, torching and fabrication.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
Installer/salesman
Stereo Connection
Hermitage, PA
06.1997 - 10.2000
- I was the garage and installation manager/ salesman of an mobile electronics shop.
- Experience in installation of navigational devices, mobile security systems, remote starts, custom installations and mobile media.
Manager/Paint Tech/Driver Manager
Hovis Auto Supply
Hermitage, PA
06.1994 - 05.1997
- I started out as a delivery driver and worked my way up to manager and paint tech.
- Duties included but not limited to inventory, scheduling, payroll, customer service and support, store platform design and advertising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School
Skills
- Automobiles
- Customer service
- Electronics
- Forklifts
- Inventory
- Machinery
- Hand and Power Tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Maintaining Components
- Scheduling
- Welding
- Issue and problem resolution
- Power tools operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Fabrication
- Journey-Level Background
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Snow Clearing
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting Strength
Timeline
Auto Technician
Montrose Nissan
05.2025 - 02.2026
Auto Mechanic
62 Motors
08.2024 - 03.2025
Maintenance Technician
Miller Industries, Inc
09.2021 - 06.2024
Millwright Journeyman
Sharon Coating LLC
10.2000 - 09.2021
Installer/salesman
Stereo Connection
06.1997 - 10.2000
Manager/Paint Tech/Driver Manager
Hovis Auto Supply
06.1994 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School