Lead Mechanic
Current
G&H Garage
Waterbury, Ct / Austin, Tx
Mechanic role apprenticing under my late uncle until 2018. Name kept in honor.Tasked with solitary completion of in-depth repairs of vehicles, mostly Subaru, Toyota, and Jeep, including: head gasket replacements, valve adjustments, timing belt replacements, fully engine or transmission swaps, extensive suspension work, diagnosing electrical bugs, body and paint work, glass replacement, air bag installation, brakes, alignments, ect.Tasked with researching and diagnosing issues using modern techniques, finding synergy between older mechanic preferences and current resources, such as Reddit, YouTube, and other online forums.In change of a private garage in a small town, safety was of utmost importance. We strongly upheld the attitude of admitting our shortcomings for the good of the customer. If we couldn't perform the job safely, we would seek out another mechanic who could.