Tristan Sladewski
Automotive Technician
Beaver Dam,WI
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 7 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automotive Technician
Lomira Auto LLC
Lomira, WI
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
Automotive Technician
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Madison, WI
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed safety inspections.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, switches and control systems.
Automotive Technician, General Service
Goodyear Auto Service Center
Madison, WI
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Performed safety inspections.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Education
Two Year Technical Degree - Automotive Technician
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
System repairs
Calibrating systems
Managing parts
Inspecting vehicles
Brake systems understanding
Scheduled services
Replacing parts
Electrical failure expertise
Inventory organizing
Preventive Maintenance
Quality assurance inspections
Safety awareness
Changing tires
Chemical disposal
Operating air compressors
Troubleshooting skills
Hand and power tools
Preventive maintenance services
Diagnostic skills
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Lomira Auto LLC
02.2022 - 10.2022
Automotive Technician
Blain's Farm & Fleet
10.2017 - 02.2022
Automotive Technician, General Service
Goodyear Auto Service Center
02.2016 - 09.2017
Two Year Technical Degree - Automotive Technician
Madison Area Technical College
08.2013 - 05.2015