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Nickolas Polstin

Saint Ignace

Summary

Adept Head Mechanic with a proven track record at St.ignace Auto, enhancing equipment reliability and mentoring junior mechanics. Specializes in hydraulic systems and fleet management, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting and leadership skills. Achieved significant improvements in machinery uptime and safety compliance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Mechanic

St.ignace Auto
06.2024 - Current
  • Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Mentored junior mechanics in technical skills and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment to drive success.
  • Managed equipment maintenance schedules diligently, ensuring all tools and machinery were kept in optimal working condition for use on a daily basis.

Truck Driver Mechanic

Belonga Excavating
02.2015 - 06.2024
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on Class 8 trucks and heavy equipment.
  • Kept files for all equipment, including common part numbers, maintenance logs, vehicle information and licenseing.

Head Mechanic

Mackinac County Road Comission
03.2009 - 09.2015
  • Improved equipment reliability by performing comprehensive diagnostics and repairs on heavy machinery.
  • Increased safety compliance through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring corrective actions were taken.
  • Maintained a clean working environment, adhering to industry standards for sanitation and safety regulations.
  • Specialized in repairing hydraulic systems, enabling swift resolution of issues affecting critical machinery components.
  • Optimized inventory management by organizing parts storage and streamlining the ordering process for essential supplies.
  • Performed routine oil changes, fluid checks, tire rotations, brake inspections, and other general maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance of heavy machinery.

Education

Heavy Truck Mechanics - Heavy Trucks

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
06.2009

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Troubleshooting
  • Fuel systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Fleet management

Timeline

Head Mechanic

St.ignace Auto
06.2024 - Current

Truck Driver Mechanic

Belonga Excavating
02.2015 - 06.2024

Head Mechanic

Mackinac County Road Comission
03.2009 - 09.2015

Heavy Truck Mechanics - Heavy Trucks

University of Northwestern Ohio

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