Michael Wells

• Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
• Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
• Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
• Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
• Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
• Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
• Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
• Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
• Completed in-frames and out-of-frames on CAT, Cummins, Detroit, Volvo\Mack and PACCAR engines.
• Remove cylinder heads to be tested and rebuilt and installed new components.
• As a Lead Tech, I had multiple helpers receiving on the job training
• Remove, diagnose and repair clutches along with varies types\brands of transmissions and differentials
• Experience with installing and repairing PTO's and hydraulic motors, lines and actuators.
• Replace Kingpins, draglink, axles, gearbox and many other steering and suspension components
• FMCSA certified to perform DOT inspections on all commercial vehicles.

• Rocking C is a International and Volvo\Mack dealer. Received multiple certifications from both International and Volvo\Mack.
• Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
• Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
• Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
• Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
• Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.

24 hour Emergency Roadside Assistance

• Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
• Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
• Assisted customers with flats or blow outs
• Repaired wheels bearings, wheel seals and installed axle gaskets.
• Replace Kingpins, draglink, axles, gearbox and many other steering and suspension components.
• Diagnosis and replace starters and alternators along with wiring as needed.
• Replaced water pumps and made needed repairs on coolant systems.
• Diagnosis heat and A/C components and make the needed repairs.

Vacuum Truck Manufacturing

• Worked as a Chassis Prep Technician-duties included installing PTO'S on automatic and manual transmissions
• Read blueprints and adjust wheelbase accordingly
• Remove rear differentials, add a double frame-rail and drill the frames where the differentials needed to be per the blueprints
• Extend frame-rails, prep frame-rails and weld on additional frame-rail
• Built new driveshafts to fit the length of the chassis.
• Also worked in the assembly department
• Install and rebuild hydraulic motors, build hydraulic lines to fit the chassis and route them to their location
• Build electrical switch panels and fuse boxes and route wiring to location
• Installed and repaired blowers and vacuum pumps
• Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
• Built driveshafts to install from the pto to the pump.
• Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.