Gregory Akers
Lexington,SC
Summary
Skilled mechanic with experience in service inspections, repair documentation, and maintenance on cars and trucks. Known for strong troubleshooting, parts sourcing, and team collaboration, with a commitment to safe work practices and quality results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Dick Dyer Mercedes
Columbia, South Carolina
12.2022 - Current
- Repaired brakes, steering, suspension, and engine systems on luxury vehicles.
- Executed maintenance checks in alignment with Mercedes-Benz service standards to ensure vehicle reliability.
- Diagnosed Mercedes technical issues and failures using dealership scan tools and inspection procedures.
- Inspected vehicles for safety, wear, and needed repairs before release.
- Documented repair work in dealership service records and technician notes.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Calibrated and tested electronic systems after installation or repair.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Collaborated with fellow mechanics to resolve complex repairs.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.``
- Researched parts availability from vendors to complete repairs efficiently.
- Communicated troubleshooting diagnoses to customers, detailing repair plans and associated costs for transparent service.
- Clarified technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers with limited mechanical knowledge for informed decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents and injuries.
Welding Student
Arclabs
West Columbia, South Carolina
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine weld requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints for joint layout and fabrication tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve welding production goals and meet project deadlines.
- Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc and flux-cored welding process.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions based on job specifications.
- Fabricated metal products from raw materials utilizing cutting torch or plasma cutter as needed.
- Measured materials for accurate fit-up and assembly.
- Prepared metal surfaces with grinders, brushes, and cutting tools.
- Monitored the gas flow rate during the welding process to guarantee optimal performance of the machine.
- Applied Arclabs safety procedures during welding lab practice.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and other tools.
- Incorporated feedback from supervisors on completed projects to enhance welding techniques and quality.
- Participated in competitions related to welding fabrication processes.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Bluff High School
Lexington, SC05-2020
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic tools
- Diagnostics systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance and repairs
- Equipment fine-tuning
- Pneumatic systems
- Metal fabrication
- Shop safety
- Documentation management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer explanation
- QC
- Diagnostics
Timeline
Welding Student
Arclabs
02.2024 - 08.2024
Mechanic
Dick Dyer Mercedes
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
River Bluff High School