Daniel Stewart
Darwin,NT
Summary
I am a consistent, hard-working young man that is always up for new tasks to expand my range of skills. I enjoy working as part of a team but also work diligently on isolated jobs. I use my ingenuity to efficiently and effectively problem solve and can spot issues before they have arisen. Being brought up in a mechanical family, I have been exposed to a broad range of skills: I started racing karts at the age of 8, which kickstarted my love for mechanics. I was always helping dad with the trucks, so became quickly familiar with the logistics. I've had the opportunity to work on sprint cars and race cars. Any chance I have I am working on my personal motor vehicles and boast the ability to diagnose any problem and implement the solutions. I've worked in various work-shop and farming environments through out my career. I am flexible for working hours; rain, hail or shine and endeavour to put my best foot forward, and I welcome the chance to discuss this further with you if given the opportunity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Fitter - Senior Tradesman and Logistics Coordinator
NUFAB Industries
Geraldton, Australia
09.2016 - 03.2024
- I was previously employed for NUFAB Industries in Geraldton, WA for almost 8 years, which is testament to my loyalty, reliability, and high-quality performance that I present.
- Here, I worked on the production and commissioning of agricultural machinery like such as deep rippers, clay and fertiliser spreaders and grain cleaners.
- At the completion of year 12, I began as a first year apprentice, which was completed in little over 3 1/2 years, long before the average completion time.
- I spent time doing copious onsite jobs but was also one of the only employees trusted to complete field service jobs from local farmers from anywhere between Geraldton to Esperance.
- Little over 1 year since my qualification, I was promoted to a senior tradesman role, which saw me supervise and guide multiple apprentices through their learning experience.
- I was responsible for instruction, delegating tasks and supervision whilst also completing my own tasks which included hands on duties and administration work such designing and improving hydraulic circuits on many machines.
- After 3 years at a senior tradesman level, I moved into a Logistics Coordinator role.
- Here, I was responsible for the organisation of incoming freight which was to be sorted into the corresponding job bays, organised parts from both Australian and International suppliers, distributed outgoing freight to customers (over 500 customers Australia-wide), and ensured machinery deadlines were met, all whilst still supervising the apprentices.
- I was also entrusted to commission new machines for customers which saw me travel all around both Western and South Australia to hand these machines over to the customers face-to-face.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Powerhouse Diesel & Mechanical
Darwin, Australia
07.2024 - 07.2025
- My role at Powerhouse diesel was to diagnose mechanical problems for repair or replacement on a broad range on heavy machinery of all makes and models, including CAT, Komatsu, John Deere and Kubota.
- Sometimes new parts aren't an option because of cost, or wait time on delivery. So I was required to rebuild components including suspension, drivelines or braking systems in a certain time frame to get the customer back to work as quickly as possible.
Commercial Construction Laborer
DCOH
Darwin, NT
06.2025 - 10.2025
- My time at DCOH consisted of Assisting in site preparation and cleanup for various construction projects including a new kitchen build and deck extension for a pub/venue, a multi story building project, and the internal demolition of the old cinema and construction/fit out of the venue upgrades.
- I was Operating hand tools and power equipment safely and efficiently on job sites along with Collaborating with team members to follow safety protocols and guidelines consistently.
- Demolishing existing structures using concrete saws, jack hammers, crowbars, large power drills and other tools, also including small bobcats and diggers.
Bottleshop/Bartender
The Great Northern Hotel
Byron Bay, NSW
11.2025 - Current
- My role at the great northern hotel has included a range of different job roles including
- Bottleshop staff (front desk, unloading stock from truck, relocating and storing major amounts of stock, venue stocktake)
- bartender/bar back (serving a variety of beverages, beers and mixing cocktails and also keeping fridges stocked, changing kegs, restocking bar items and washing dishes)
- Maintenance (keeping the roof clean, washing floor mats, fixing or replacing broken items such as tables, chairs, soap and toilet roll dispensers, toilet lids and taps)
Maintenance Crew Member
The Beach Hotel
Byron Bay, NSW
02.2026 - Current
- My position as a maintenance member has a very broad range of jobs, looking after and fixing multiple items in 3 seperate parts of the venue.
- The hotel/resort - fixing anything from toilet seats and light globes to bed frames and sliding doors, tvs and air-conditioners.
- The bar/kitchen- fixing broken tables and chairs, keg room problems and broken beer taps, small electrical issues and elevator breakdowns, kitchen appliances and hardware.
- The bottleshop - keeping fridges clean and tills up to date, temperature probes, ice machines and roller doors running correctly.
Farm Hand
Kalinya Farms
Yuna-Balla, Australia
- I worked for Brad at Kalinya Farms on an ad-hoc basis. This would require week-long stints when he required an extra farm hand or additional helper.
- My tasks differed each time and but ranged from boiler-making or welding and fitting jobs on machinery, to doing long hours in the tractor with deep ripping or seeding.
Education
Cert III In Engineering - Mechanical Fitter -
Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton , WA 02.2017 - 11.2020
Year 12 Graduate -
Cert II Heavy Metals Engineering -
Cert II in Automotive -
Skills
- Problem solving
- Works well with hands on jobs
- Attentive listener
- Fast learner
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Ability to work long hours
- Dependable
- Hardworking
Accomplishments
Winner: Apprentice of the Year for the Midwest region.
Hobbies and Interests
- Racing Karts
- Working on anything mechanical
- Consistently pulling my car apart to improve it
References
- Marcus Corcoran, The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, 0402 246 708
- Aaron Haw, DCOH, Darwin, 0487 787 879
- Chris Gatt, Powerhouse Diesel & Mechanical, Darwin, 0438 897 168
- Sarah Allen-Houser, Nufab Industries, Geraldton, 0414 716 703, admin@nufab.com.au
- Brad Burns, Kalinya Farms, Yuna-Bella, 0447 331 005
Timeline
Maintenance Crew Member
The Beach Hotel
02.2026 - Current
Bottleshop/Bartender
The Great Northern Hotel
11.2025 - Current
Commercial Construction Laborer
DCOH
06.2025 - 10.2025
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Powerhouse Diesel & Mechanical
07.2024 - 07.2025
Cert III In Engineering - Mechanical Fitter -
Central Regional TAFE
02.2017 - 11.2020
Mechanical Fitter - Senior Tradesman and Logistics Coordinator
NUFAB Industries
09.2016 - 03.2024
Farm Hand
Kalinya Farms