Cooper Grimmett
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Motivated Automotive Technician Apprentice skillful at topping off fluids, performing light repairs, and preventative maintenance. Bringing 8 years of in shop experience, and 3 years experience performing automotive inspections and light repairs. In-depth knowledge of vehicle mechanics, including engines and transmissions. Friendly and courteous individual with superb attention to detail and excellent customer communication talents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Gary's Service
05.2014 - Current
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Maintained spare parts inventory and ordered more parts to sustain spare parts stock.
- Created estimates by taking into consideration time, labor and parts costs for vehicle repairs.
- Advised customers on general vehicle condition, work performed and suggested future repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Snake River High School
Blackfoot, ID05.2023
Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Tool organization and maintenance
- Preventative maintenance procedures
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Filter replacements
- OBD-II scanner usage
- SP2 Certified
- Brake system proficiency
- Managing Parts
- Fluid level checks
- Shop safety practices
Timeline
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Gary's Service
05.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Snake River High School
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