Charles Kleiser
Baughman and Turner Automotive
Brea,California
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Automotive Technician with strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to preventive maintenance. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance and safety through effective diagnostics and repairs.
Work History
Automotive Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety standards.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections on vehicles, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing the frequency of emergency repairs significantly.
Automotive Technician
5 Years 3 Months- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for diagnostics and repairs, fostering skill development.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by clearly communicating repair options and timelines effectively.
- Reviewed service orders for accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Automotive Technician
11 Years 1 Month- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Strong work ethic
Changing tires
Attention to detail
Engine repair
Hand and power tools
Time management
Brake systems understanding
Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting skills
Parts replacement
Fluid exchanges
Brake systems
Inspecting vehicles
Transmissions
Coolant system control
Electrical failure repairs
Heavy lifting
Battery services
Replacing filters
Engine rebuilds
Heating and air conditioning
Vehicle inspections
Drivetrain repair
Automotive electronics
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Baughman and Turner Automotive
06.2023 - 02.2026Read More
Automotive Technician
Midas Muffler
03.2018 - 06.2023Read More
Automotive Technician
Brea Brake and Radiator
05.2007 - 06.2018Read More
Workman High School
High School Diploma
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