Gavin Hinrichs
Rock Falls,IL
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 3 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Mechanic
BP Service Shop
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, ensuring optimal vehicle functionality.
- Built strong relationships with customers through clear communication of repair needs and expected completion times.
- Examined components and general state of vehicle engine to diagnose issues accurately.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers and other motorized and educational program equipment.
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Apprentice Mechanic
Bob Dixon Service Shop
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing various automotive issues in a timely manner.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient maintenance services and addressing concerns professionally.
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Streamlined workshop operations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
Shop Service Technician
Farm & Fleet
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Oil changes
Education
Auto Mechanic
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL05.2023
Skills
- Inspecting vehicles
- Replacing parts
- System repairs
- Hazardous waste management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Wheel Alignment
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Brake Systems
- Tire Rotation
- Suspension Systems
- Steering Mechanisms
- Component Replacement
- Engine repair
- Parts Replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fluid Exchanges
- Fuel Injection
- Filter Replacements
- Battery Services
- Bearing Replacement
- Changing Oil
- Alignments experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Valid Driver's License
- Changing tires
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
- Replacing Filters
Timeline
Auto Mechanic
BP Service Shop
06.2023 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic
Bob Dixon Service Shop
06.2021 - 08.2021
Shop Service Technician
Farm & Fleet
09.2020 - 06.2021
Auto Mechanic
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
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