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Terry Cordingly

Brainerd,MN

Summary

I’m a resourceful Automotive Technician that is knowledgeable with-disassembling parts and inspecting for wear and testing and adjusting systems to meet manufacturer's performance specifications. Adaptable and dependable individual familiar with knowledge in mechanical, electrical, paint and Autobody, as well as welding and fabricating self made parts.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Lakes area auto solutions
Brainerd, MN
02.2019 - Current

Diagnose problems and find a solution to fix the problems, I’m also a paint and body technician, and also an EV technician

  • Completed repairs and maintenance to vehicles to meet safety specifications.
  • Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
  • Repaired engines and transmissions.
  • Interpreted schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues, and electrical issues.
  • Read and diagnose EV electrical problems with schematics and diagrams

Detail Manager, Parts Counter Sales,

Lake Country Toyota
Brainerd, MN
11.2014 - 02.2019
  • Detail manager
  • Parts counter sales
  • General technician
  • Building maintenance
  • Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
  • Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts.
  • Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
  • Placed inventory numbers on parts to properly identify items for counter associates.
  • Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
  • Directed 7 person team of detailing and reconditioning personnel.
  • Taught team members how to properly wash, wax and vacuum vehicles.

Quick Lube Technician

Mr Tire
Brainerd, MN
07.2008 - 11.2014
  • Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters.
  • Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
  • Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
  • Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into universal joints and steering knuckles using a grease gun.
  • Documented service work performed for each vehicle on repair order.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brainerd Senior High School
Brainerd, MN
05.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology, Welding, Auto Technician

Brainerd Technical College
Brainerd, MN

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN

Skills

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Metal forming
  • Paint and body work
  • Commercial electrical
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Electrical understanding
  • Electrical circuits diagrams
  • Engine rebuilding
  • Electric vehicle repair

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Lakes area auto solutions
02.2019 - Current

Detail Manager, Parts Counter Sales,

Lake Country Toyota
11.2014 - 02.2019

Quick Lube Technician

Mr Tire
07.2008 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Brainerd Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology, Welding, Auto Technician

Brainerd Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Central Lakes College
Terry Cordingly