Overview
Work History
Education
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Brian Madsen

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Dynamometer Operator, Power Train Rebuild Tech

Wheeler Machinery
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
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, UT

Skills

  • 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

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