Karl Kabat
Elk Grove Village,IL
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with [Number] 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
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
AT&T
03.1979 - 12.2022
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- 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.
- Repaired hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems on construction vehicles.
- Maintained over 150 vehicles in garage
Education
Automotive Electrical, Suspension, Engine Diag. -
Triton Collage
River Grove Il07.1978
Skills
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Filter Replacement
- Hand and Power Tools
- Repair Tree Understanding
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Inventory Auditing
- Checking and Refilling Fluids
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Maintaining Records
- Operating Pneumatic Tools
- Remote Services
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Coolant Flushes
- Safety Procedures
- Electric Motor Installation
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Emissions Controls
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Electronic Systems
- Optimizing Engine Performance
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Replacing Parts
- Detecting Refrigerant Leaks
- Calibrating Instruments
- Electrical Circuits Diagrams
- Quality Assurance
- Hospitality and Accommodation
- Installing Equipment
- Managing Parts
- Gasket Replacements
- Electrical Systems
- Transmission
- Overseeing Garage Operations
- Wheel Rotation and Balancing
- Operating Air Compressors
- Inventory Organizing
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Time Management
- OSHA Regulation Compliance
Timeline
Automotive Technician
AT&T
03.1979 - 12.2022
Automotive Electrical, Suspension, Engine Diag. -
Triton Collage
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