Carl Wilson
Mechanic
St Helen,MI
Summary
Seasoned automotive repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of vehicles and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentation and familiar with scoping various components. ASE Master Certified.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Wilson Automotive
11.2018 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Federal Technician
Mates Army National Gard
07.1995 - 08.2005
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
Mechanic
Mid Michigan Auto Glass
09.1993 - 07.2000
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Truck Driver
Connly Logging
09.1993 - 06.1996
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Mechanic
Village Quick Lube
08.1991 - 07.1993
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Heavy Wheel Mechanic
US Army
07.1984 - 08.1991
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
Houghton Lake, MI07.1984
Associate of Arts - Welding
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MISkills
Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Repair
Vehicle Inspections
Electrical System Rewiring
Mechanical Systems
Hand and Power Tools
Fuel Systems
Power Steering Repair
Wheel Alignment
Automotive Diagnostics
Welding and Fabrication
Defective Parts Disassembly
Fleet Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment Diagnostics
Computerized Diagnostics
Systems Troubleshooting
Timeline
Mechanic
Wilson Automotive
11.2018 - Current
Federal Technician
Mates Army National Gard
07.1995 - 08.2005
Mechanic
Mid Michigan Auto Glass
09.1993 - 07.2000
Truck Driver
Connly Logging
09.1993 - 06.1996
Mechanic
Village Quick Lube
08.1991 - 07.1993
Heavy Wheel Mechanic
US Army
07.1984 - 08.1991
High School Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
Associate of Arts - Welding
Kirtland Community College