Derek Sawyer
Colorado Springs,CO
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 Certified.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASE Certified Mechanic
Academy Car Care And Repair
06.2018 - 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepaid detailed repair estimates.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Level 2 Quicklane Mechanic
Ford Motor Company
08.2016 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
ASE Certified Technician
Brakes Plus
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Maintenance Support Specialist
SAIC
04.2012 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Provided Maintenance Support in Afghanistan to the US Army specifically Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles from parts supply to inspection and repair
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Automotive Instructor
SPS
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Used project-based approach focused on teams building components such as engines and chassis.
- Prepared lesson plans and class curricula to meet instructional targets.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
AECOM
08.2009 - 04.2011
- 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.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO02.2007
Skills
- Electrical System Rewiring
- Vehicle Inspections
- Quality Assurance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Work Order Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Fleet Management
- Electrical Systems
- Engine Repair
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
- Diagnostics
- Steering Systems
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Power Steering Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Auto and Engine Repair
Certification
ASE Certified
Brakes
Steering and suspension
General Maintenance
Timeline
ASE Certified Mechanic
Academy Car Care And Repair
06.2018 - Current
Level 2 Quicklane Mechanic
Ford Motor Company
08.2016 - 06.2018
ASE Certified Technician
Brakes Plus
01.2014 - 08.2015
Maintenance Support Specialist
SAIC
04.2012 - 08.2014
Automotive Instructor
SPS
04.2011 - 04.2012
Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
AECOM
08.2009 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs