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Kyle Placken

Thunder Bay,Ontario

Summary

Dedicated Automotive Technician with a Red Seal 310S license and strong problem-solving skills, honed at Midas Auto Service. Expert in engine repair and preventive maintenance, consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that increased customer satisfaction and repeat business. Committed to safety and efficiency, with a proven track record in diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Self Employed
06.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Automotive Service Technician

Midas Auto Service
08.2017 - 05.2024
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and high-quality workmanship on all repairs.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to quickly identify vehicle issues, reducing troubleshooting time and labor costs.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The Real Canadian Superstore
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
  • Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.

Maintenance Crew Member

The Real Canadian Superstore
08.2011 - 2015

Skills

  • Valid G Drivers license
  • Licensed red seal 310S
  • Ozone Depletion Certificate
  • Strong work ethic
  • Changing tires
  • Attention to detail
  • Engine repair
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety awarenes
  • Hand and power tools
  • Time management
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Alignments experience

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Self Employed
06.2024 - Current

Automotive Service Technician

Midas Auto Service
08.2017 - 05.2024

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The Real Canadian Superstore
09.2015 - 02.2018

Maintenance Crew Member

The Real Canadian Superstore
08.2011 - 2015

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