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Chad Sweitzer

St. Croix Falls,WI

Summary

To obtain gainful employment in the powersports/marketing industry applying the training/skills acquired from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and the years of hands-on experiences received from working in the field and on race teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Dev. Powertrain Tech.

Indian Motorcycle / Polaris
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Instrumentation of vehicles and data collection with the INCA interface.
  • Optimized system performance through thorough testing, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Owner / Mechanic

Rev Motorsports
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Team mechanic for Grant Baylor at the GNCC & National Enduro events.
  • Run day to day team operations

Welder / Landscaper

Self / Eastland Fabrication
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Various tasks throughout the family fabrication business that include welding new structure along with fixing customer products.
  • Landscaping for family mowing business

Mechanic

Star Racing / Geico Honda / TLD Factory KTM
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Practice bike mechanic for AMA Supercross & Motocross riders Jeremy Martin and Alex Martin

Mechanic

Factory KTM
01.2014 - 07.2015

Practice bike mechanic for AMA Supercross & Motocross rider Ryan Dungey

Director of Facilities Maintenance

Ricky Carmichael
01.2014 - 07.2015
  • Oversee track maintenance and facility operations

Mechanic

KTM North America
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Team mechanic
  • Primary Mechanic for Mike Brown / Ronnie Renner

Mechanic

Tommy Hofmaster Racing
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Mechanic for AMA Arenacross rider Tommy Hofmaster

Mechanic

Hooters Honda Racing
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Team mechanic for AMA Supercross rider Vernon McKiddie

Mechanic

Fiberwise / Sano Systems Yamaha
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Team mechanic for AMA Arenacross & Supercross riders Tommy Hofmaster and Keith Johnson

Mechanic

Schaefer Tracks Honda
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Mechanic for AMA Arenacross rider Riley Kurosky

Education

2 Year Technical Degree - Powersport Mechanics

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL
09.2004

Skills

  • Well versed in the motorcycle culture
  • INCA proficient
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication experience
  • Willingness to travel

Timeline

Sr. Dev. Powertrain Tech.

Indian Motorcycle / Polaris
12.2022 - Current

Owner / Mechanic

Rev Motorsports
01.2020 - 12.2022

Welder / Landscaper

Self / Eastland Fabrication
01.2017 - 12.2019

Mechanic

Star Racing / Geico Honda / TLD Factory KTM
07.2015 - 12.2017

Mechanic

Factory KTM
01.2014 - 07.2015

Director of Facilities Maintenance

Ricky Carmichael
01.2014 - 07.2015

Mechanic

KTM North America
01.2011 - 12.2014

Mechanic

Tommy Hofmaster Racing
01.2010 - 12.2011

Mechanic

Hooters Honda Racing
01.2009 - 12.2010

Mechanic

Fiberwise / Sano Systems Yamaha
01.2007 - 12.2008

Mechanic

Schaefer Tracks Honda
01.2006 - 12.2007

2 Year Technical Degree - Powersport Mechanics

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Chad Sweitzer