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Michael McGinnis

Tappan

Summary

Hardworking Automotive Technician with 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

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Pearl River Automotive
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics of vehicle issues.
  • Ensured safety compliance by performing thorough inspections on vehicles and implementing necessary repairs.
  • Boosted customer confidence with clear explanations of diagnostic findings and proposed solutions.
  • Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.


Laborer

South Orangetown Highway Department
10.2020 - 12.2022

- Seasonal Laborer supporting the town's highway department

- Remove leaves and brush from residential properties during various seasons

- Assist with snow removal and plowing

- Patching and paving town roads when necessary

- Fix pipes and catch basins

- Direct Traffic around construction sites to promote worker and driver safety

- Tree maintenance, pruning and removal for safety of residents


Mechanic

Ascape Landscape & Construction
09.2019 - 09.2020

- Disassembled landscaping equipment and inspected for wear and tear using micrometers, calipers and gauges

- Followed checklists to complete inspections of brake and fuel systems

- Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to verify proper operation

- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions controlled systems, using electronic testing equipment

- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services

Replaced and adjusted defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts and gasoline filters


Automotive Technician

Pearl River Automotive
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics of vehicle issues.
  • Ensured safety compliance by performing thorough inspections on vehicles and implementing necessary repairs.
  • Boosted customer confidence with clear explanations of diagnostic findings and proposed solutions.
  • Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

Education

No Degree -

Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

High School Diploma -

Tappan Zee High School
Orangeburg, NY
06.2016

Skills

  • Managing Parts
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Oil Changes
  • Scheduled Services
  • Brake Systems Understanding
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Coolant Flushes
  • Changing Tires
  • Safety Procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance Services
  • CDL Class A License

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Pearl River Automotive
01.2023 - Current

Laborer

South Orangetown Highway Department
10.2020 - 12.2022

Mechanic

Ascape Landscape & Construction
09.2019 - 09.2020

Automotive Technician

Pearl River Automotive
06.2017 - 09.2019

No Degree -

Alfred State College

High School Diploma -

Tappan Zee High School
Michael McGinnis