Brandon Cairns
Taylor, MI *****
*********@*****.***
I am pursuing a career in automotive technology with an emphasis on repair and maintenance. Expanding my skills in diagnostics, automotive mechanics and fabrication is currently my top goal. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Automotive Technician
Telegraph Chrysler Jeep dodge ram - Taylor, MI
February 2018 to Present
Automotive technician. Performed diag and repairs on electrical, hvac, light engine repair, driveability, steering and suspension, brakes, new vehicle preps, used car work. Level 3 Chrysler technician. 5 state of Michigan certs. Trained lube techs to be starting technicians. Automotive Technician
Bill Snethkamp CDJR - Highland Park, MI
June 2015 to February 2018
Most recently, my responsibilities as an Automotive Technician at Bill Snethkamp Chrysler included diagnosing various steering and suspension concerns, diagnosing various braking concerns, diagnosing various dtc's related to customer concerns, diagnosing various electrical concerns, diagnosing various interior concerns, perform new vehicle preps, used car inspections, and perform recalls on customer vehicles.
Field Laborer
Advance Underground Inspection - Westland, MI
September 2014 to June 2015
The responsibilities of a field laborer are to lay proper seed and fertilizer, hydro seed, rake and finish rake topsoil, level out ditches and sewer areas, install mulch blankets and assist other laborers if needed. During slower times helped assist shop mechanic with various automotive repairs on shop vehicles. Automotive Technician
Ferndale Honda - Ferndale, MI
September 2010 to September 2014
Express services such as, oil changes, tire rotations, fluid flushes/changes, light maintenance's and small service repairs. Worked under master technician for over a year and a half. Automotive technician work such as brakes, steering and suspension work, exhaust, heating and ac, electrical, engine diagnosis and tear down, new car prep, used/certified used car work. State certified in Brake and Braking systems, front end steering and suspension systems, still working on more. Express Technician
LaFontaine Honda - Dearborn, MI
January 2013 to March 2013
Express services such as, oil changes, tire rotations, fluid flushes/changes, light maintenance's and small service repairs. State certified in Brake and Braking systems, front end steering and suspension systems. Prototype Mechanic
Roush Enterprises - Allen Park, MI
July 2012 to November 2012
Performed necessary updates on various ford vehicles, worked with ford engineers on vehicles, performed garage service type work, and test drove ford vehicles for testing. Diagnostic Specialist
AutoZone, Inc - Allen Park, MI
February 2009 to August 2010
Assisted customers with selecting the correct parts and accessories. Tested various components that customers bring in to diagnose their problems and offer solutions. Help promote excellent customer service.
Cell Associate
Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc - Detroit, MI
June 2008 to December 2008
Produced foam-injection automotive components (i.e., bumpers, isolators, energy absorbers). Operated and maintained injection-mold presses. Performed quality control checks on variety of components.
Flooring Installation Apprentice
T&A Carpeting, Inc - Allen Park, MI
June 2004 to June 2008
Moved furniture, materials, and equipment. Prepared floors and cleaned up. Responsible for tools & equipment maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma
Allen Park High School
Skills
• Level 3 Chrysler trained auto tech for Telegraph Chrysler, Level 3 Chrysler trained Automotive Technician (Bill Snethkamp CDJR), Certified DiagnosticSpecialist (Auto-zone), Express Technician/ Light service repairs and Automotive technician(Ferndale Honda), State certified in Brake and Braking systems, Front End Steering and SuspensionSystems. Worked/trained under master technician for over 1 1/2 yrs. Have current knowledge of new Ford vehicles and prototype Ford vehicles (Roush). Willing to except any training given to expand knowledge in the Automotive career.
(10+ years)
• Alignment
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Automotive Repair
• Brake Repair
• Mechanic Experience
• Oil Change
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Suspension Experience
• Steering experience
• Light engine repairs
• Drive ability experience
• Used cars
• New vehicle prep
• Automotive Electrical Systems
• HVAC
• Electrical Experience
• Tire Service
• Mechanical Knowledge
Certifications and Licenses
Brakes and Braking Systems Certification, Secretary of State, MIFront End Steering and Suspension Systems, Secretary of State,hvac systems/ sec of state, electrical systems/ state of Michigan, engine repair/ state of michigan MIChrysler Certified 3