Benjamin McBride
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Skilled diesel mechanic specializing in maintenance with hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines. Familiarity with the latest diagnostic tools and techniques ensures efficient problem-solving and vehicle reliability. Strengths include teamwork, adaptability to fast-paced environments, and commitment to safety standards. Consistently contributed to reducing downtime and extending the service life of fleet vehicles through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
McBride Mechanical Pty Ltd
Rockhampton & Surrounding Areas, QLD
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Performed maintenance and repairs on HR trucks, Exploration Drill rigs, Compressors, Light vehicles, and stationary engines.
- Conducted routine servicing of vehicles such as oil changes, lubrication and filter replacements.
- Checked safety features of vehicles to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed stock control processes within the workshop environment.
- Assisted other tradespeople in their duties where necessary.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding operation and maintenance of their vehicles.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Ian Weigh Motors
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Performed diagnostic tests to identify mechanical problems in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine maintenance and servicing on light vehicles, such as oil changes, brake pad replacements, tire rotations, and air filter replacements.
- Repaired and replaced parts of engines, transmissions, steering systems, brakes, and other components.
- Inspected vehicle engine systems including fuel injection systems and emission control systems.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools or power tools.
- Ensured that all repairs were completed safely according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Installed accessories such as radios, alarms, lights, mirrors.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Cathedral College
Rockhampton12-2016
Skills
- Diagnostic Equipment Operation
- Air brake systems
- Transmission overhaul
- Overhauling engines
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Vehicle Inspection
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Hydraulic system repairs
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- HR license
- Class C license
Timeline
Director
McBride Mechanical Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 06.2024
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Ian Weigh Motors
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- HR license
- Class C license
High School Diploma -
The Cathedral College
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