Patrick hassing
Yakima
Summary
Adept Mechanic with a proven track record at Rigby Automotive, showcasing exceptional troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Streamlined repair processes, achieving significant cost savings through strategic negotiations with parts suppliers. Specializes in diagnostics and engine repair, complemented by a strong commitment to quality assurance and vehicle safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Trues Auto Plaza
05.2019 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Mechanic
Rigby Automotive
06.2006 - 04.2016
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better terms with parts suppliers.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Yakima, WA09.2006
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Brake systems
- Diagnostics
- Auto and engine repair
- Automotive diagnostics
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Inventory management
- Electrical systems
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Suspension systems
- Documentation and reporting
- Clutch repair
- Defective parts disassembly
- Detailing and cleaning
- Quality assurance
- Driveshaft repair
- Price quoting
- Air conditioning systems
- Heating systems
- Steering systems
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Engine tuneups and repairs
- Servicing vehicles
Timeline
Mechanic
Trues Auto Plaza
05.2019 - 10.2024
Mechanic
Rigby Automotive
06.2006 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
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