Michael Bolash
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Responsible automotive Technician 30 + years with experience swiftly and accurately diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles for customers. Dedicated professional with work history completing oil changes, tire rotations, auto parts lubrication and other tasks. Flexible and hardworking with strong knowledge base and positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Service Technician
Penfield Auto Service
10.2022 - Current
- Oil change, Brake repair, Tires and alignment
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
General Service Technician
Monroe Muffler
03.2015 - 10.2022
- Oil change, Brake repair, Tires and alignment
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Adjusted headlights for proper alignment per customer request.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
Bottom Side Tech
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Monroe, CT
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
C-Tech Mechanic
Don's Auto Service
Stratford, CT
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Oil changes, Tires-mount/balance, Coolant/transmission/power steering flushes, Light mechanical work
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Monroe, CT
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Oil changes, Coolant and Transmission flushes, Fuel Filter changes
Falbo's Tire and Auto
Seymour, CT
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Full under car repair (etc.), Light tune-up and electrical repair, Oil changes, coolant and transmission flushes, Mount/Dismount and balance tires
Education
gas&diesel tech -
Porter and Chester Institute
01.1989
High School in auto shop -
Andrew Warde High School
01.1987
Skills
- Automatic transmissions
- Suspension Systems
- Brake Systems
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Bay maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Alignments experience
- Parts Replacement
- Changing Oil
- Calibration understanding
- Coolant flushes
Timeline
General Service Technician
Penfield Auto Service
10.2022 - Current
General Service Technician
Monroe Muffler
03.2015 - 10.2022
Bottom Side Tech
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
08.2013 - 05.2014
C-Tech Mechanic
Don's Auto Service
09.2011 - 07.2013
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
10.2009 - 09.2011
Falbo's Tire and Auto
09.2007 - 02.2008
gas&diesel tech -
Porter and Chester Institute
High School in auto shop -
Andrew Warde High School