Michael Brown
Cleveland
Summary
Certified Automotive Technician seeking growth and opportunity in the diesel field. Interested in growing in a company that promotes technical learning and also customer satisfaction with a quality product. Eager to learn and advance in a high passed, team focused environment. Well-versed in keeping an orderly and clean shop for maximum efficiency. Skilled in testing, diagnosing and fixing issues with diesel equipment and vehicles. Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills. Seasoned Diesel Mechanic offering expertise in engines, brakes and other vehicle systems. Effective team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements. Certified in Cummins and Detroit.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician II
Ryder Truck Rental
06.2021 - Current
- Improved overall vehicle performance by conducting comprehensive diesel engine diagnostics and repairs.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by implementing efficient preventive maintenance procedures for diesel engines.
- Enhanced workshop safety through consistent adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repair tasks, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Developed expertise in electronic control systems, enabling accurate troubleshooting of advanced diesel engine issues.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Maximized vehicle uptime by expertly balancing workloads to prioritize urgent repairs alongside regular maintenance tasks.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
Certified Technician
Fred Haas Toyota World
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Supervised and managed entry level technicians by training and assigning shop workload.
- Ensured shop productivity by giving the customer a quality in a reasonable time.
- Perform complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to quality standards.
- Performed adjustments, calibrations and inspections.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on Toyota certified scan tools by following manufacturer troubleshooting steps.
- Read manuals and manufacturer instructions to effectively install and troubleshoot devices including regulated safety equipment and engine components.
- Conducted component testing to ensure systems are performing under specifications and identifying any faults.
- Regularly provided routine maintenance and inspections of brake, charging, and suspension components.
- Followed safety regulations to make sure customers vehicle was able to pass a state inspection.
Aviation Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Operated support equipment, including flight line vehicles to assist in movement of aircrafts.
- Performed scheduled preventative maintenance as well as maintenance on aircraft that need immediate repairs.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures, including washing, polishing and vacuuming.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures, including fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
Detailer
Chaparral Ford
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Applied revitalizers and preservation agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treated fabrics with spot-and stain-resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from engine and engine compartment.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Completed vehicle inspections prior to service and after completion to assess damage.
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Applied dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
Cook
Church's Chicken
06.2007 - 04.2012
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepped chicken for cooking that included flouring, battering and flouring again before cooking.
- Mixed ingredients to make biscuits, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, gravy and mac and cheese.
- Toward the end of the shift all dishes needed to be properly washed and sanitized for next use.
- Once food was cooked timers had to be set for each specific type of food and had to be monitored to make sure food did not expire before sold to customer.
Education
Technical Degree, Ford Fact Achievements - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc
Houston, TX04.2017
High School Diploma -
Devine High School
Devine, TX06.2009
Skills
Certified Automotive Technician specializing in Ford and Toyota
Experience in supervisor skills and team management
Ability to manage time while working on a task
Willingness to learn and expand my knowledge to continue to advance in my profession
Capable of handling customer issues and needs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Vehicle repairs
Timeline
Diesel Technician II
Ryder Truck Rental
06.2021 - Current
Certified Technician
Fred Haas Toyota World
10.2016 - 06.2021
Aviation Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
04.2012 - 12.2015
Detailer
Chaparral Ford
02.2011 - 04.2012
Cook
Church's Chicken
06.2007 - 04.2012
Technical Degree, Ford Fact Achievements - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc
High School Diploma -
Devine High School