Dean Valentine
Lotus Creek
Summary
Dynamic Trailer Mechanic with extensive experience at Trailers and Spares, excelling in brake system repairs and electrical diagnostics. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and optimize trailer performance. Skilled in welding and fabrication, demonstrating strong attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trailer Mechanic
Trailers and spares
Tingalpa
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Inspected trailers for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Repaired brake systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on trailer axles and suspensions.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in electrical systems.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on trailers, including brakes, suspensions, and axles.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as brake lines, wheel bearings, tires, and air bags.
- Tested trailer systems after repair to ensure they were operating properly according to manufacturer specifications.
- Installed new trailer components such as hitches, wiring harnesses, lights, brakes, and suspension systems.
- Followed safety protocols while working on trailers in order to prevent injury or property damage.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Formosa
Tingalpa
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Operated hand tools for cutting and shaping sheet metal.
- Assisted in assembling metal components using mechanical fasteners.
- Learned safety protocols for working with metal fabrication machinery.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Operate power brakes to bend sheet metal into desired shapes.
- Weld components together using electric arc welding equipment or gas flame torches.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Assemble ducts and fittings using screws, bolts, rivets, solder, caulking or welding techniques.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
Education
Coach Builder - Apprenticeships
Trade
Brisbane , QLD 11.2023 - 08.2025
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Mechanical assembly
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Structural repairs
- Repairing
- Hand and power tools
- Diagnostic
- Electrical diagnostics
- Trailer diagnostics
- Fabrication experience
- Brake system repair
- Welding expertise
- Adaptability to change
- Suspension repair
- Welding skills
- Air brake systems
- Safety management
- Brakes and tires
- Diesel engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Service brakes
- Electrical systems understanding
Timeline
Coach Builder - Apprenticeships
Trade
11.2023 - 08.2025
Trailer Mechanic
Trailers and spares
10.2023 - 08.2025
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Formosa
08.2021 - 11.2023