Duane is an experienced mechanic with a broad knowledge of engines and related vehicle service procedures. He is an experienced user of advanced diagnostic tools, fabrication and welding procedures. He is currently completing the Industrial Mechanical program at Hawkeye Community College.

Background

Duane worked as an engine machine specialist at Hamilton Engine & Machine Co.  Later, he was a machine operator and production supervisor at a valve manufacturing corporation. For many years, he worked as a sales representative responsible for on-going training to show proper use of test equipment.

Mr. Christensen has experience as a mechanic and machinist specialist. The following list illustrates the variety of tasks he has worked on:

• Testing Equipment
   - For diagnosing electronic controlled vehicles

• Machine Operator
   - Operations of machines specially designed for making engine valves
   - Tracer Lathes, collect lathes, centerless grinders, Rockwell hardness testers, and optical      comparators

• Repair Technician
   - Diagnostic of all electronic, mechanical, emissions air conditioning, automatic      transmissions, manual transmissions, differentials, brakes, front end, and engine repair      from tune ups to complete overhauls

• Engine Machinist Specialist
   - Engine Disassembly
   - Boil Tank
   - Magnaflux
   - Glass Beading
   - Valve & Seat Grinders
   - Cylinder Head Resurfacing
   - Boring Bar
   - Balancing
   - Pistons & Rods
   - Rod Reconditioning

• Technical Skills
   - Emissions Analyzers
   - Lab Scopes
   - Graphing Meters
   - Digital Multimeters
   - Inductive Amp Probes
   - Diagnostic Scan-Tools
   - Compression Testers
   - Leak Down Testers
   - Digital Torque Wrenches
   - Mics Calipers Dial Indicators
   - Engine Blueprinting
   - Engine Assembly
   - Drive Axle Assembly
   - Heat & Air Diagnostics
   - E.C.U. Sensor Testing

• Sales Representative and Tool Consultant
   - On-going training to show technicians proper use of test equipment
   - Professional advice on tool application to increase customer’s productivity

Additional Information

Duane has additional training in Numerically Controlled Machining, Basic Supervisor Training, and Diesel Engine Fuel Systems. He has a chauffeur’s license for vehicles below 26,000 lbs and his interests are classic cars, ATV’s, drag racing and jet skies.