Benjamin Meade
Brevard
Summary
Dynamic Mechanic with extensive experience at Henderson County Public Schools, excelling in diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and enhance vehicle performance. Skilled in electrical system rewiring and committed to safety management, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability of all vehicles serviced.
Reliable, energetic Mechanic with passion for hands-on work. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements in industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic III
Henderson County Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Mechanic
Auto Star Chrysler of Hendersonville
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepare detailed repair estimates.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Mechanic
Parkway of Wilmington
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Brevard, NC05-2012
Skills
- Electrical system rewiring
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle test drives
- Servicing vehicles
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Diagnostics systems
- Power steering repair
- Emergency roadside service
- OSHA
- Diagnostics
- Battery testing
- Air conditioning systems
- Electrical motor rebuilding
- Diagnostic
- QC
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Equipment adjustment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Defective parts disassembly
- Documentation and reporting
- Transmission repair
- Technical aptitude
- Automotive diagnostics
- Engine repair
- Auto and engine repair
- Equipment diagnostics
- Computerized diagnostics
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Component repairs
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Class A Drivers License
Timeline
Mechanic III
Henderson County Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Mechanic
Auto Star Chrysler of Hendersonville
05.2017 - 09.2019
Mechanic
Parkway of Wilmington
12.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
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