Michael Seiwert
Lombard,IL
Summary
Accomplished Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Nofsinger's Auto Repair, adept in diagnostics, system repairs, and customer service. Excelled in issue resolution and preventive maintenance, enhancing vehicle performance and reliability. Skilled in electrical systems and fostering client satisfaction, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Nofsinger's Auto Repair
09.2006 - 06.2024
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Automotive Technician
Crescent Service Garage
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
LisleSkills
- Customer Service
- System repairs
- Calibration understanding
- Issue Resolution
- Estimating Work
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Electrical Systems
- Strong Work Ethic
- Diagnostic abilities
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Nofsinger's Auto Repair
09.2006 - 06.2024
Automotive Technician
Crescent Service Garage
02.2003 - 08.2006
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute