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Walter Ketter

Willseyville,NY

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Koskinen's Towing & Repair, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction through meticulous diagnostics and effective communication. Skilled in hydraulic and electrical systems, consistently delivering superior results under tight deadlines while maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Technician

Koskinen's Towing & Repair
05.2024 - Current
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • 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.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
  • Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

Automotive Technician

Relyea's Towing and Repair
05.2023 - 05.2024

Worked on Big semi trucks, Diesel vehicles and small car, motorcycles. Obtained my inspection license for car and motorcycle,

Automotive Technician

Koskinen's Towing & Repair | Towing Services & Aut
06.2018 - 05.2023

Automotive repair on all vehicle types.

Education

Marathon Central School
Marathon NY
06-1996

Skills

  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment installation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Power tool operation
  • Safety protocols
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Quality inspection
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Welding techniques
  • Mechanical repairs
  • Parts replacement
  • System diagnostics

Certification

Inspection license for Car and Motorcycle.

Timeline

Mechanical Technician

Koskinen's Towing & Repair
05.2024 - Current

Automotive Technician

Relyea's Towing and Repair
05.2023 - 05.2024

Automotive Technician

Koskinen's Towing & Repair | Towing Services & Aut
06.2018 - 05.2023

Marathon Central School