Brian Gardlock

Automotive maintenance and repair, diagnostic, troubleshooting, hvac, tires, timing, brakes, suspension etc. general repair and maintenances'

• Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
• Examined components and general state of vehicle engine to diagnose issues accurately.
• Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers etc
• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

• Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
• Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
• Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
• Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
• Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
• Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
• Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
• Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
• Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.

• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and reduce machinery downtime.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment and assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Safely use and maintain hydraulic equipment, pneumatic systems and cooling systems.
• Safely use and maintain equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, rail king and automobiles.
• Handle all delegated tasks, including welding, torching and fabrication.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
• Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
• Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts to save company on repair fees.
• Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspected and completed troubleshooting to repair machinery.
• Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.

• I was the garage and installation manager/ salesman of an mobile electronics shop.
• Experience in installation of navigational devices, mobile security systems, remote starts, custom installations and mobile media.

• I started out as a delivery driver and worked my way up to manager and paint tech.
• Duties included but not limited to inventory, scheduling, payroll, customer service and support, store platform design and advertising.