Charles Keppler

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• Conducted routine maintenance services, enhancing safety and reliability for clients.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues efficiently.
• Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on each vehicle.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
• Fostered positive relationships with parts suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Improved customer satisfaction by providing precise and timely repair updates.
• Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
• Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
• Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
• Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
• Expanded service offerings with continuous professional development efforts, staying informed on new technologies within the automotive industry.
• Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in staff training, sharing knowledge and skills with coworkers.
• Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
• Ability to read blueprint schematics to fabricate new projects or load bearing projects.
• Previous experience with welding and custom fab work.

• Utilized diagnostic tools and software to identify engine malfunctions effectively.
• Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for service requests.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
• Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
• Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
• Performed safety and emissions inspections.