Juliusz Kowalski

Mechanic

Self-employeed

Zephyrhills, FL

01.1980 - 01.2021

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.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
Diagnosed electrical malfunctions using oscilloscope.