MICHAEL J. BARLOW
Saint Clair,MI
Summary
Professional mechanic with hands-on experience in diesel engine maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Strong collaboration with team members to ensure efficient operations and adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability, technical expertise, and achieving results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic /Auto Repair Shop Owner
Barlows Auto & Diesel Repair LLC
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various heavy-duty vehicles to prevent breakdowns.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and software for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues.
- Mentored junior mechanics, enhancing team skills and knowledge in diesel repair techniques.
Maintenance Supervisor
Priority Waste LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 10 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
Mechanic
Fraser Engines and Transmissions Rebuilders
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed engines and transmissions replacement with re-manufactured units
- Key focal point on all vehicle diagnosis and concerns
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
Shop Owner/Diesel Technician
Barlows Auto & Diesel Repair
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Performed routine maintenance on Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax diesels.
- Managed a team of 3 Diesel mechanics
- Responsible for shop operations, ordering parts, inventory management, work orders and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine and unscheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
- Diagnosed computer and electrical failure with appropriate testing equipment.
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced all defective parts.
- Specialized in repairing and maintaining automotive transmissions.
Maintenance Tech/ Maintenance Supervisor
US ARMY
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Managed a Maintenance Team of 10 technicians and 2 maintenance supervisors.
- Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on more than 35 diesel wheeled vehicles and 18 M1A2 Abrams tanks, 5 trailers, 3 10k generators
- Maintained automated maintenance forms and records
- Conducted on the job training emphasizing on developing individual skills, safety and risk management.
- Determined serviceability of components using diagnostic and measuring devices.
- Interpreted complex schematics and diagrams.
- Maintained a accurate inventory of service parts on hand
M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer, (91A)
US ARMY
04.2006 - 12.2009
- Repaired and Maintained diesel and turbine engines.
- Troubleshot multiple problems and malfunctions on the M1A1 Abrams Tank.
- Removed engine and transmission powerpack countless times for repairs and scheduled services such as changing seals, filters and conducting quality inspections of components.
- Worked with new mechanics and taught valuable mechanical skills pertaining to the vehicles.
- Selected by FSR to properly remove, clean and inspect proper operation of NBC equipment of the tanks.
Diesel Technician
R.J's Towing and Recovery
12.2003 - 03.2006
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.
- Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs.
- Replaced drive and hydraulic systems.
Education
Diesel Engine Repair Specialist Degree - General
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX2014
Advance Leadership Course - Maintenance/Leadership/ Complex Schematics
Army Training
Fort Benning, Georgia2012
Fleet Maintenance Operation Management Course - Maintenance Management
Army Training
Fort Hood, Texas2011
Primary Leadership Development Course -
Leadership
Fort Hood2009
Skills
- Self-starts, Fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Detail Oriented
- Knows how to multitask
- Fabricator and Welding experience
- Fleet Management experience
- Valid Drivers License
- Able to meet dead lines
- Records and Inventory management
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic /Auto Repair Shop Owner
Barlows Auto & Diesel Repair LLC
06.2021 - 07.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Priority Waste LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
Mechanic
Fraser Engines and Transmissions Rebuilders
11.2017 - 04.2020
Shop Owner/Diesel Technician
Barlows Auto & Diesel Repair
06.2014 - 06.2017
Maintenance Tech/ Maintenance Supervisor
US ARMY
08.2009 - 04.2013
M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer, (91A)
US ARMY
04.2006 - 12.2009
Diesel Technician
R.J's Towing and Recovery
12.2003 - 03.2006
Diesel Engine Repair Specialist Degree - General
Central Texas College
Advance Leadership Course - Maintenance/Leadership/ Complex Schematics
Army Training
Fleet Maintenance Operation Management Course - Maintenance Management
Army Training
Primary Leadership Development Course -
Leadership