Jacob Ahlbrecht
Saint Augusta
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with extensive experience in multi-make repair and efficient workflow management. Known for enhancing shop efficiency and reducing repeat repairs through effective team collaboration and advanced troubleshooting skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
St. Cloud Quick Lube
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise and lead daily operations of a high volume automotive shop,managing a team of mechanics to ensure quality repairs and on time job completion.
- Perform advance diagnostics and troubleshooting on complex mechanical and electrical issues, reducing repeat repairs and increasing shop efficiency.
- Inspects incoming used vehicles for dealership inventory, identifying mechanical deficiencies and completing necessary repairs to meet resale standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
Automotive Dismantler
Pams Auto
Saint Cloud, MN
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Dismantled vehicles efficiently, ensured safe removal of parts and hazardous materials
- Correctly inspect,mark and tag all parts for inventory, 50-75 parts a day
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during dismantling operations.
Service Advisor/Used Car Technician/Automotive Mechanic
Holt Motors
Cokato, MN
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Performed repairs ranging from routine maintenance (brakes,fluid) to major engine and transmission repair.
- Diagnosed mechanical,electrical and drivability issues using advanced diagnostic tools and hands on troubleshooting.
- Coordinated service appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling and workflow management.
- Collaborated with technicians to communicate repair status and resolve customer inquiries effectively.
Dismatle/Shipping and Receiving/Inventory Specialist
R & R Auto Salvage
Litchfield, MN
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Implemented streamlined processes for receiving, storing, and tracking auto parts.
- Dismantled vehicles to safely remove reusable parts including engines,transmissions,suspension, and electrical components.
- Identified,inspected, and graded parts for resale to ensure quality and functionality standards.
- Tagged,labeled, and inventoried parts into tracking systems to maintain accurate stock levels.
Education
Certificate - Automotive Repair
Stratford Career Institute
Saint Albans, VT11-2010
High School Diploma -
McLeod West High School
Brownton, MN05-2009
Skills
- Trained in Fords IDS and FDRS software
- Proficient with Snap-On, Matco and Autel scan tool
- Trained and proficient in all the flush machines
- Multi-Make and model repair(Domestic,European,Asian)
Certification
Ford Technical Training Center Certifications :
Electronics Diagnosis and Repair (32 hours)
Advanced Climate Control Systems Diagnosis (24 hours)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (16 hours)
Engine Diagnostics and Repair (40 hours)
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
St. Cloud Quick Lube
01.2023 - Current
Automotive Dismantler
Pams Auto
05.2022 - 12.2022
Service Advisor/Used Car Technician/Automotive Mechanic
Holt Motors
04.2017 - 05.2022
Dismatle/Shipping and Receiving/Inventory Specialist
R & R Auto Salvage
01.2011 - 04.2017
Certificate - Automotive Repair
Stratford Career Institute
High School Diploma -
McLeod West High School