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Les Howey

Warren,MI

Summary

History in performance and diesel/gas repairs. Always been around motors of all makes, models, and sizes. Lots of skills in racing and repairs. Personally do it on the side when not working. Always been hands on with parts replacing and complete services. Very quick learner. Diagnosing capable. Trust worthy work and knowledge. Welding, fabricating, repairs, upgrades, rebuilds of all sorts

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic

Emergency Fleet Services
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.

Fabricator and Welder

H.M. Whites
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.

Lead Mechanic

Pro Power Motorsports
03.2012 - 10.2017
  • Performed routine maintance of Top Alcohol Funny Car team
  • Disassembled hemi in between rounds and repaired damaged parts and re assembled for next round racing
  • Suspension adjustments and engine builds
  • Custom fabrication
  • Diagnosing problems and adjusting

Mechanic

HSP Diesel
03.2011 - 06.2014

Diesel mechanic of all makes and models


Replaced parts for upgrades or replaced with new parts for repairs


Custom fabricated parts for custom builds or performance upgrades


Basic maintenance and service


Performance upgrades

Education

GED - Diesel Mechanics

Warren Mott High School
Warren, MI
06.2011

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Engine repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Diagnostic abilities
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Gasket and seal replacements
  • Fuel systems
  • Suspension Systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Performance Tuning

Certification

Heavy duty diesel engine repair


Heavy duty brakes and suspension

Timeline

Mechanic

Emergency Fleet Services
10.2022 - 05.2024

Fabricator and Welder

H.M. Whites
06.2019 - 07.2020

Lead Mechanic

Pro Power Motorsports
03.2012 - 10.2017

Mechanic

HSP Diesel
03.2011 - 06.2014

GED - Diesel Mechanics

Warren Mott High School
Les Howey