Keith Tate
Detroit,MI
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 20 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
Scotts and Son
06.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Wayne County Community College District
DetroitSkills
- Brake Systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Fuel systems
- Engine re
- Suspension Systems
- Parts Ordering
- Brake servicing
- Repair Planning
- Electrical Systems
- Inspection skills
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Coolant System Control
- Automotive Electronics
- Wheel rotation and balancing
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostic expertise
- Hand and power tools
- Strong Work Ethic
- Replacing parts
- Diagnostic abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Rebuilding engines
- Purchasing Parts and Inventory
- Calibrating instruments
metal fabrication
Welding, heating metal, use of press break to bend, metal cutting torches, grinders
Additional Information
Experience using scan tools, compressor tester, pressure tester, calibration tools, car lifts, plasma cutter, mig and tig welders, tire changer machine, tire balancer machine,
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
Scotts and Son
06.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Wayne County Community College District
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