Christopher Schaffer Sr
Allentown
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience at Midas Muffler, excelling in diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing vehicle performance through meticulous inspections and repairs. Skilled in troubleshooting and utilizing hand and power tools, consistently achieving high-quality results while maintaining a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Midas Muffler
02.2011 - 04.2025
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
Mechanic
Kelms Garage
07.2005 - 01.2011
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
Education
General -
Easton Area High
Easton, PA06.2005
Mechanics -
Career Institue of Technology (C.IT)
Easton, PA06.2005
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
Certification
P.A Emissions inspections license
Timeline
Mechanic
Midas Muffler
02.2011 - 04.2025
Mechanic
Kelms Garage
07.2005 - 01.2011
General -
Easton Area High
Mechanics -
Career Institue of Technology (C.IT)
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