Brian Madsen
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Dynamometer Operator, Power Train Rebuild Tech
Wheeler Machinery
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2007 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
Automotive Service Technician
Various Independent, Dealership Repair Facilities
All Over SLC And Ogden Valley
01.1988 - 01.2007
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Laboratory Testing
- Delivery Schedules
- Waste Reduction
- Wiring Diagrams
- Corrective Actions
- General Housekeeping
- Interpreting Gauges
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Production Processes
- Operational Systems
- Routine Maintenance
- Workflow Improvements
- Instrumentation Specification
- Contamination Prevention
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Completing Quality Inspections
- Safety Requirements
- Safety Precautions
- Basic Tools
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Customer Satisfaction
- Analyze Failures
Accomplishments
While working the automotive repair field I acquired many certifications and licenses including: ASE certified master technician, State safety inspection and emissions licenses, Ac system repair and freon handling certification. While working for General Motors I had extensive training in anti lock braking systems and on board diagnostic systems.
Timeline
Dynamometer Operator, Power Train Rebuild Tech
Wheeler Machinery
04.2007 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Various Independent, Dealership Repair Facilities
01.1988 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Salt Lake Community College