Gavin Brandt
Severn,ON
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 7 years of experience in the 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
Memorial Automotive
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by diagnosing and repairing complex automotive issues in a timely manner.
- Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency and improved turnaround times on vehicle services.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment to promote optimal productivity and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, sharing knowledge of advanced diagnostic techniques and best practices for quality repairs.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and high-quality workmanship on all repairs.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to quickly identify vehicle issues, reducing troubleshooting time and labor costs.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity goals by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Enhanced overall shop reputation by consistently delivering high-quality repairs that exceeded customer expectations.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice
Memorial Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics of automotive issues.
- Assisted senior technicians in complex repair jobs, resulting in efficient completion of tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized workshop, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks to prolong vehicle lifespan.
- Collaborated with fellow apprentices and experienced technicians to complete tasks efficiently and improve overall team performance.
- Updated knowledge on latest automotive technologies to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working on vehicles, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Completed a comprehensive training program under the guidance of experienced technicians, honing essential skills for an automotive service career.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while conducting thorough inspections of vehicles for potential faults or needed services.
- Installed new components such as batteries, brakes, belts, hoses, suspension systems with precision and care for optimal vehicle performance.
- Developed problem-solving skills by troubleshooting challenging repair situations under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
Shelf Stocker
Canadian Tire
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Improved product availability by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly assisting with inquiries and locating products.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment for optimal shopping experience.
- Contributed to increased sales by ensuring shelves were consistently stocked with appealing product displays.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Service Technician
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON03.2020
High School Diploma -
Orillia Secondary School
Orillia, ON06.2017
Skills
- Installations and Repairs
- Automotive Maintenance
- Safety Inspections
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Engine Repair
- Electrical Systems
- Suspension Systems
- Brake Systems
- Steering Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Problem Solving
- Alignment Services
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
Memorial Automotive
05.2023 - Current
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice
Memorial Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2023
Shelf Stocker
Canadian Tire
03.2016 - 05.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Service Technician
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Orillia Secondary School
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