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Michael Chow

Addison,IL

Summary

Highly adaptable approachable Mechanic consistently guarantees coworkers short turnaround times for minor auto repairs. Focused on quality and coworker satisfaction. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment. Versatile Mechanic with advanced knowledge village vehicles . Well-educated in automotive repair and restoration and system calibration. Hardworking and fair individual dedicated to delivering high quality work. Skilled automotive and truck repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles . Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 32+ years of vehicle repair with 26+years on emergency first responder vehicles . Demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all vehicle systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace or refurbish components. Proficient in maintaining records, updating new equipment with programming . conducting inspections current and vehicle to be retired .diagnosis issues and working with diverse vehicles. Proficient in scheduled service, reading technical manuals and scoping instruments web base technical diagnostic. Responsible employee budget on repairs and parts

vehicle drive safety, restraint system ,registration ,vehicle

functions. Mentoring ,guidance ,sharing of personal tools.

willing to take on extra tasks. Worked in other departments snow removal. Shop safety, Equipment safety, vehicle security. no on the job injury.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician1

Village of addison fleet services
Addison, IL
06.1997 - Current
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
  • Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings ,Identify safety issues from over exertion from severe duty and prolong idle . salt wear rust develop, corrosion brake components.
  • Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
  • Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
  • interior seating reupholstered ,including side air bag
  • Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing factory software test components.
  • Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
  • glass replacement, glass tinting, body work, painting .
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Assisted in the liquidation of vehicles

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology

Triton College
River Grove, IL
05-1992

Skills

  • Maintenance Scheduling for village vehicles
  • Assisted purchasing vehicles
  • Project on refurbishing police cars
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Diagnostics Certification scan tools
  • Journey-Level Background
  • HVAC Systems
  • Emission diagnostic and repairs
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Field Maintenance road calls tow
  • Troubleshooting diagnostics
  • Equipment Repair condition evaluation
  • Troubleshooting Skills mechanical , electrical
  • Electronic , problem solving
  • Mechanical Repair vehicle systems
  • Safety-Oriented Mindset
  • effective communication with others
  • shop motivation
  • small engine repairs power sports
  • certification Automotive service Excellence ASE have passed required fields ,auto and truck taking exams continues revolving per expiration

Affiliations

Recreation power sports , water, off road, motorcycle and snow. Trailers included.

licensed endorsements .

Group club meetings .

Guest educator Indian Trail jr high on mechanic occupation.

Parade marshal at addison days parade.

Addison police dept and first responders softball team.

Guest of honor Dupage Blue Blaze Victims Rights speech.

Family owned business ,manager restaurant.

Timeline

Maintenance Technician1

Village of addison fleet services
06.1997 - Current

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology

Triton College
Michael Chow