Grant Etzel
Stayton
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Stayton Tire And Automotive, specializing in diesel engines and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and optimize vehicle performance. Skilled in multitasking and organization, with a strong focus on achieving high-quality repairs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Stayton Tire And Automotive
01.2008 - Current
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stayton High School
StaytonSkills
- Diesel engines
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Automatic transmissions
- Heating and air conditioning
- Multitasking and organization
- Replacing filters
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Brake system repair
- Electrical failure repairs
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Alignments experience
- Electrical circuits diagrams
- Diagnostic
- Engine repair
- Transmission repair
- Preventive maintenance services
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Stayton Tire And Automotive
01.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stayton High School
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