Colby Karas
Detroit,MI
Summary
Professional automotive technician with significant experience in chassis mechanics. Known for strong technical skills in diagnosing and repairing chassis components, including suspension, steering systems, and braking mechanisms. Focused on team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Dependable, adaptable, and skilled in maintaining high standards of work quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chassis Mechanic
TRAC Intermodal
10.2024 - Current
- Fabricate work
- Welding
- Wiring
- Brake change
- Brake chamber
- Light change
- Switcher Driver
- Increased workshop efficiency with meticulous organization of tools and equipment, enabling quick access during repair tasks.
Auto Mechanic
Roush Industries
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Building Prototype vehicles
- Diagnose
- Build, repair, breakdown
- Engine Harness change
- Brake line change
- Engine swap
- Dashboard swap
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of automotive issues.
Site Manager
All 1 Service
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Over seeing Site
- Conduct interviews
- Hiring process
- Training
- Filing paperwork
- Filing payroll
- Meetings
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 40 employees in 2021-23.
Mechanic
QUALITY COLLISION
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Oil changes
- Tie rod ends, ball joints
- Engine
- Transmission
- Transfer case
- Computer change
- PCM Reader
- Head Gasket Replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Security Officer
SecurAmerica
12.2018 - 07.2020
- My job was an security guard
- I was to make rounds hourly around the building, check locked doors, watch camera, make badges for guest who didn't have one
- At the end of every shift i was to file my paperwork for the shift and prepare my station for the team
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Machine Operator
Precision Packing
09.2016 - 12.2018
- I was to start up the heat press in the morning so the shift could start on time I changed the moods on the press to run a different part
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
Education
Diploma -
Denby High School
Detroit, MI06.2016
Skills
- Assembly
- Electrical experience
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Driving
- Security
- Automotive diagnostics
- Forklift
- Brake Repair
- Supervising Experience
- Automotive repair
- Hand tools
- Suspension
- Customer service
- Property management
- Interviewing
- Payroll
- Oil Change
- Mechanic experience
- Packaging
Certification
- Driver's License, 05/01/16, Present
- First Aid Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Chassis Mechanic
TRAC Intermodal
10.2024 - Current
Auto Mechanic
Roush Industries
09.2023 - 04.2024
Site Manager
All 1 Service
02.2021 - 09.2023
Mechanic
QUALITY COLLISION
07.2020 - 04.2023
Security Officer
SecurAmerica
12.2018 - 07.2020
Machine Operator
Precision Packing
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Driver's License, 05/01/16, Present
- First Aid Certification
Diploma -
Denby High School
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