Patrick Zihlmann

Experience

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  UniPro St. Isidore

  Jul 2005 - Sept 2007

  Automotive Technician Apprentice

  Hired as an apprentice automotive technician in July of 2005 to learn the fundamentals of the automotive trade. My duties included;- Basic maintenance fluid changes.- Tire changes.- Brake and fuel line repairs.- Detailing services.- General shop maitnenenace.

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  Swan's Garage

  Sept 2007 - May 2018

  Automotive Technician

  Hired at Swans Garage as a second year apprentice. After another 2 years of work experience and the required schooling, I challenged the certificate of qualification and obtained my interprovincial license.My day to day responsibilities include:- Mechanical diagnosis and repairs; such as suspension, brake, transmission and engine system repairs. - Electrical system diagnostics.- All diagnostics and repairs in accordance to Ontario’s Drive clean program.- Train and monitor the progress of multiple apprentices and co-op students.- Schedule appointments, estimate repairs and discuss cost options with customers. - General shop maintenance; such as servicing compressors, hoists, various construction repairs, etc.During my time at Swan’s I have furthered my knowledge base and maintained knowledge of current trends and new diagnostic approaches by attending training seminars and courses. Some of these coureses include:- Advanced scan tool diagnostics, ATG- Advanced driveability and diagnostic strategies, ATG- Advanced body, security and chassis systems, ATG- Mechanical & variable timing and valve train diagnostics, ATG- Toyota, Lexus & Scion engine performance, ATG- GM fuel injection systems, AC Delco- GM ABS systems, AC Delco And various others. Show less

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  Tesla

  May 2018 - now

  • General Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Service Manager

    May 2018 - now