Michael Kochilas
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Summary
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Skills: *Comprehensive experience in the repair of motor vehicles.
*Strong background in working with cooling, air conditioning, electrical, fuel, exhaust and steering systems.
*Experience in tire rotations, rotor resurfacing, bearing replacement and front end alignment.
*Skilled with gauges, wrenches, machine, air and hand tools.
*Experienced in diagnosing performance problems, writing accurate work orders and preparing estimates.
*Knowledgeable in providing excellent customer service.
Experience
2008-2010 Automotive Technology Trainee, Edison Job Corps, Edison, NJ
*Examine vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunction.
*Used computerized system to prepare and complete work orders.
*Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear using calipers, micrometers and gauges.
*Follows checklist to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brakes, fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potetionally troublesome areas.
*Test drives vehicles to find damage or malfunction.
*Troubleshoot transmissions for specific problem areas.
*Performane routine maintenence, service and tune-ups.
*Repair or replace shock absorbers.
*Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
*Remove, replace and adjust headlights.
2008-2008 Grocery Bagger, Shop-Rite, Manahawkin, New Jersey
*Bag groceries for customers
*Offer customers carry-out sevices at the completion of transactions.
2007-2008 Cashier, Rite-Aid, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
*Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.
*Issue reciepts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
*Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
*Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
Education/
Training Edison Job Corps Academy
*Automechanic Certification
Pinelands Regional High School
*General Studies
Cobra Security Training
*Security Officer License
I.D. 813483E