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Overview
Work History
Education
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Mitchell McConnell

Bristol,PA

Summary

Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Mechanic

Milnik's Auto And Truck
01.2020 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • 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.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines, and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation, and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Measured depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.

Automotive Mechanic

Rich's Auto
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • 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.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines, and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation, and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.

Automotive Mechanic

Willow Grove Automotive
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • 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.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines, and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Measured depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.

Education

Emissions Certification - Automotive Mechanics

Pennco Tech
Bristol, PA

High School Diploma -

Upper Dublin High School
Fort Washington, PA
06.2018

Skills

  • Writing Work Tickets
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Optimizing Engine Performance
  • Tire Balancing
  • Time Management
  • Soldering Skills
  • Gasket Replacements
  • Brake Servicing
  • Operating Pneumatic Tools
  • Automotive Mechanics
  • Vehicle Alignment
  • Valid Driver's License

Accomplishments

Currently enlisted as an E-4 rank, job title of fleet management and analysis.

Duties include but not limited to all aspects of military fleet maintenance for commercial and heavy equipment.

Timeline

Automotive Mechanic

Milnik's Auto And Truck
01.2020 - Current

Automotive Mechanic

Rich's Auto
06.2019 - 12.2019

Automotive Mechanic

Willow Grove Automotive
05.2017 - 06.2019

Emissions Certification - Automotive Mechanics

Pennco Tech

High School Diploma -

Upper Dublin High School
Mitchell McConnell