Ernest Seaman
Salt Lake City
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience at Smilie Auto, excelling in diagnostics and repairs. Proven track record in enhancing vehicle performance through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Strong customer service skills complement technical expertise in engine repair and hydraulic systems, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Smilie Auto
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Customized vehicles.
- Rebuilt and replaced damaged or used parts.
- Advised customers on repairs needed, and communicated costs for approval of repairs.
- Informed customers of risks when upgrading, and additional parts and labor needed.
- Approved and overseen any maintenance and repairs requested or needed.
- Organized and managed work area's to maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Knowledge of all tools required, including diagnostic tools, physical tools, and electronic.
Mechanical Shop Owner
Self Employed
09.2012 - 10.2019
Owned and operated mechanical shop for 7 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Park Academy
Draper, UTSkills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Auto and engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fluid exchanges
- Automotive diagnostics
- Fuel systems
- Problem diagnosis
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment diagnostics
- Suspension systems
- Filter replacements
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Grease and lubricant application
- Systems troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Safety management
- Electrical systems
- Exhaust systems
- Power steering repair
- Technical aptitude
- Hydraulic repair
- Battery services
- Equipment adjustment
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety procedures
- Computerized diagnostics
- Wheel alignment
- Defective parts disassembly
- Clutch repair
- Performance tuning
- Detailing and cleaning
- Electrical system rewiring
- Quality assurance
- Drive train systems
- Recordkeeping
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Component repairs
- Fleet maintenance
- Differential repair
- Ignition systems
- Price quoting
- Driveshaft repair
- Ignition system repair
- Hydraulic pumps
- Fleet management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Pneumatic systems
- Automatic transmission repair
- Equipment fine-tuning
- Alternative fuel vehicle repair
- Air conditioning systems
- System upgrades
- Chassis repair
- Heating systems
- Steering systems
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Motorcycle repair
- Tool retrieval
- Electronic technology
- Turbocharger repair
- Electrical motor rebuilding
- Generator repair
- Codes implementation
- Transfer case repair
- Emission control systems
- Transmission rebuilding
- Marine engine repair
- Supercharger repair
- Repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Task prioritization
- Diagnostic tools
- Engine performance evaluation
- Battery testing
- Servicing vehicles
Accomplishments
Owned own business for 7 years, where I assessed and evaluated vehicles from auctions for repair and resell at buy here pay here customer accounts in St. George, Utah.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mechanic
Smilie Auto
08.2019 - 12.2021
Mechanical Shop Owner
Self Employed
09.2012 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
South Park Academy
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