Charles Ketch
Charles Ketch

Automotive Technical instructor, started a career in automotive repair straight out of high school as a certified Ford technician in 1989. He accepted a position in security at Loring Job Corps Center in 1999. Due to his love for the automotive industry, Charlie accepted his current position in 2015 and earned his Automotive Service Excellence certification. He continues to pass on his knowledge and passion to students.

Trade

Maintenance and Light Repair

Maintenance and Light Repair

On the job, you will ...

  • Identify problems (often by using computerized diagnostic equipment)  
  • Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience  
  • Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly  
  • Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Maintenance – Light Repair graduates go on to work for repair, automotive and mechanic shops, including original equipment manufacturing (OEM) dealerships and aftermarket automotive machine shops.  

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish – Damage Analysis and Estimating, Advanced Automobile Service Technology, and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Maintenance – Light Repair program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as: 

  • National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
  • National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 
  • United Automobile Workers (UAW) 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
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National Rate Max Value
60,590
Industry

Automotive and Machine Repair

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Automotive service technicians and mechanics perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires 

National Rate Avg Value
47,678
National Rate Min Value
35,692
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