Automotive Technician Apprentice
D & M Service Center
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Upheld strict safety standards during all repair procedures, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Dismantled faulty assemblies to repair or replace worn or damaged parts.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Used wrenches and hoists to remove units such as engines and transmissions.
- Increased shop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and properly storing tools and equipment.
- Assisted senior technicians with challenging projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of automotive repair work.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
- Facilitated smooth communication between service advisors and other team members to keep everyone informed about job status updates or changes in repair plans.
- Maximized productivity by efficiently managing assigned tasks, prioritizing based on urgency and complexity of each job.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate automotive maintenance services.
- Developed excellent problem-solving skills through consistent exposure to diverse makes and models of vehicles requiring different approaches for diagnosing issues effectively.
- Supported a positive customer experience by providing thorough explanations of repair plans and answering any questions or concerns clients might have.
- Reduced wait times for customers by completing repairs within estimated timeframes and promptly updating service advisors on progress.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
