COLLIN PATTERSON
Makinen
Summary
Hard working individual Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, Employs great communication skills to relay complex problems. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance knowledge and experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Production Truck Driver
Cleveland-Cliffs-Minorca
5950 Old US-53, Virginia, MN 55792
02.2019 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks, Loaders, Dozers, Sand trucks, water trucks and some service truck duties.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance with regulations.
- Transport materials efficiently between sites.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize route efficiency and meet project timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to load and unload cargo safely and accurately.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage for reporting purposes.
- Adhered to safety protocols and company policies while operating equipment in diverse conditions.
- Assisted in training new drivers on best practices for safe and efficient driving techniques.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Automotive Technician
Miller Hill Subaru
Duluth, MN.
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.
- Serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages.
- Executed all phases of electrical system tear down and repair.
- Servicing brakes and fuel systems.
- Rebuilt and repaired engines.
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems, radiators and water pumps.
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes.
- Installed timing gears and timing belts.
- Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and transmissions.
- Reassembled engines and made adjustments as needed.
- Guided other mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts.
- Performed fast and efficient warranty diagnostic repair and replacement.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for troubleshooting and repairs to enhance team efficiency.
Automotive Technician
Sonju
Two Harbors, MN.
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.
- Serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages.
- Executed all phases of electrical system tear down and repair.
- Servicing brakes and fuel systems.
- Rebuilt and repaired engines.
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems, radiators and water pumps.
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes.
- Installed timing gears and timing belts.
- Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and transmissions.
- Reassembled engines and made adjustments as needed.
- Guided other mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts.
- Performed fast and efficient warranty diagnostic repair and replacement.
light duty technician
luther hopkins honda
Hopkins, MN.
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.
- Serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Rebuilt faulty assemblies, including steering systems and linkages.
- Executed all phases of electrical system tear down and repair.
- Servicing brakes and fuel systems.
- Rebuilt and repaired engines.
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems, radiators and water pumps.
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes.
- Installed timing gears and timing belts.
- Repaired hydraulic pumps, couplings and transmissions.
- Reassembled engines and made adjustments as needed.
- Guided other mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts.
- Performed fast and efficient warranty repair and replacement.
General Service Technician
Tires Plus
Eden Prairie, MN.
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced belts, hoses and steering systems, Repaired and replaced radiators and water pumps.
- Removed and replaced tires, shocks, struts and brakes.
- Worked on a variety of vehicles, including foreign and domestic models.
Parts specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Eden Prairie, MN.
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Communicated with customers regarding vehicle issues and potential repairs. Maintained a 80% customer service satisfaction rating.
- Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory.
- Received the shamrock award for outstanding customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apollo high school
st.cloud01-2007
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Hazardous materials handling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mining equipment knowledge
- MSHA and first aid training
- Previous certifications in Honda, Chrysler, Gm, Subaru
- Safe driving practices
- Fuel ignition repair
- Exhaust systems
- Automotive welding and fabrication experience
- Air conditioning systems
- Complex electrical diagnostics
- (NVH) noise vibration and harshness
- Drivetrain repair
- Suspension repair
- Alignments
- Engine diagnosis and repair
Timeline
Mining Production Truck Driver
Cleveland-Cliffs-Minorca
02.2019 - Current
Automotive Technician
Miller Hill Subaru
10.2016 - 01.2019
Automotive Technician
Sonju
10.2015 - 10.2017
light duty technician
luther hopkins honda
04.2013 - 10.2015
General Service Technician
Tires Plus
07.2012 - 04.2013
Parts specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
11.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Apollo high school