Gary Pleasants
Henderson,NC
Summary
Driven mechanic with a proven track record at R&S Racecars, excelling in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expert in enhancing vehicle reliability and performance, evidenced by reducing downtime by over 30%. Skilled in welding and fabrication, alongside a strong willingness to learn, consistently delivering top-tier service and innovative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
R&S Racecars
11.2022 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Mechanic
Thrifty Tire
11.2019 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Mechanic
Precision Automotive
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
Service Technician
Fred’s Towing And Transport
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
Tire Technician
Blacks Tire And Auto Service
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
Education
Diploma -
J. F. Webb High School
Oxford, NCSkills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Tire Services
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Suspension Systems
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Electrical Systems
- Wheel Alignment
- Electrical system rewiring
- Fleet maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Willing to Learn
Timeline
Mechanic
R&S Racecars
11.2022 - 03.2024
Mechanic
Thrifty Tire
11.2019 - 08.2021
Mechanic
Precision Automotive
02.2019 - 11.2019
Service Technician
Fred’s Towing And Transport
12.2017 - 12.2018
Tire Technician
Blacks Tire And Auto Service
02.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma -
J. F. Webb High School
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