Christopher Blechle
Warrenton,MO
Summary
Experienced Tire Technician with a strong background in tire mounting, wheel balancing, and tire repair. Known for safe work habits, accurate inspections, and clear customer communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
MFR Tire
St Louis, Missouri
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Balanced, mounted, and repaired tires for passenger and light-duty vehicles at MFR Tire.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Installed new tires and wheels using jacks, lifts, and tire service equipment.
- Inspected tread, sidewalls, and air pressure to identify wear and damage, ensuring vehicle safety.
- Checked tire inflation pressure regularly and adjusted air pressure.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches, or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Removed and remounted wheels on different types of vehicles.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems for customer vehicles.
- Checked alignment issues and referred vehicles for additional service needs.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Maintained clean work bays and organized tire inventory across MFR Tire service area.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Trained junior technicians on safe tire handling and shop procedures, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Explained repair needs and service recommendations to customers and service staff, enhancing understanding and trust.
- Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
- Inspected vehicle for fluid leaks to ensure safe operation. and topped off fluids.
- Attended training sessions provided by the company on a regular basis to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends.
- Operated hydraulic jacks to safely raise vehicles for tire service and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Removed and remounted wheels on different types of vehicles.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches, or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
Education
GED -
Warren County R3
Warrenton, MO04-1997
Skills
- Tire installation
- Wheel alignment
- TPMS calibration
- Tire patching
- Alignment assessment
- Safety inspection
Affiliations
- been doin whatever needs to be done since 1979
Timeline
Tire Technician
MFR Tire
01.2000 - 01.2010
GED -
Warren County R3