GARY BLAKE
Golden Square,VIC
Summary
To obtain long-term full-time employment relevant to my skills and attributes. I am highly motivated and willing to take on new responsibilities. I am adaptable to new ideas and willing to learn any new skills required for employment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Deisel Mechanic
Harrisons 4X4 centre
North Bendigo, VIC
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Calibrated instruments used to test performance of vehicle components such as speedometers and tachometers.
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Labouring
Sunrice
01.2011
- Labeled boxes, containers, and pallets for shipment purposes.
Labouring and Yard Work
Joe's Plant Hire
01.2009
- Operated tractors to spread mulch or fertilizer over large areas of land.
Trade Assistant
Morona Engineering
01.2006
- Mig Welding, Cutting steel to measurement, Use of drill press, Operating fork lift, Cleaning of workshop
Laborer (seasonal)
Glen & Linda Chislett, Boundry Bend
01.2005
- Moving and Packing fruit, Pallet Control
Laborer
David Blake, Deniliquin
01.2003
- Wheel barrowing of cement, Shovelling cement, Preparation of erection site for carports and sheds, Mig Welding, Laying turf, Site Maintenance in line with OH&S procedures
Customer Service Assistant (casual after school)
IGA Supermarket, Deniliquin
01.2000
- Maintaining stock within the produce department, Cutting and wrapping of produce, Customer service, Cleaning
3rd Year Diesel Mechanic
Tasker Garage
- Started a Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
- Currently 3rd year but have put on hold due to covid and my new born daughter
- My roles were to service, spray paint and maintain and fix a wide variety of machinery.
Laborer
Willis Cabinets
- Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms
Kitchen hand / Pizza Chef
Warradale Hotel, Adelaide
- Food Preparation, Making meals, General cleaning of Kitchen
Harvester / Tractor Operator and General Farm Hand
Dallas & Jenine Cosser's (Farm), "Gracelands'Barham
- Mechanical maintenance of both heavy and light machinery, Assist in rebuilding three tipper trailers, Assist in removal and replacement of header tyres, Assist in maintenance and repairs of farm vehicles and bikes.
Laborer
Out Post Construction
- Builders Laborer, OH&S procedures, Warehouse construction, Mig Welding, Concreting/Footings, Elevated work platforms
Farm Hand
Trevor Cross (Farm)
Bundaberg
- Mig and Tig welding, General farm duties, Fruit Picking, Rotary Hoe, Preparation of dirt beds, Laying of flat hose and dripper tape, Tractor and front end loader dual wheel articulated steiger
Education
09.2013
Skills
- Hard working, Fit, Keen and Honest
- Able to follow given instructions
- Ability to work in a team or individually and unsupervised
- Excellent time management skills
- High standard of communication skills
- Attention to details and high standards
- Willing to learn and challenge myself
- Solid independent worker
- Repair recordkeeping
- Transmission service
- Engine repair
- Oil service
- Brakes and tires
- Fluid changes
- Inspection checklists
- Oil Changes
- Fluid adjustments
- Brake Systems
- Performance Improvement
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Engine Rebuilds
- Cooling systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Inspection procedures
- Electrical Systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Engine repairs
- Steering Mechanisms
Work Skill Set
- Heavy Duty Forklift
- Metal Saw
- Drill Press
- 6410 John Deere Front End Loader
- 6400 John Deere Tractor
- Colossus Harvester (Olive Picking Machine)
- Knuckle bucket
- 4x4 Scissor Lift
- Mig Welder
- Arc Welder
- Oxy Welder
- Spray Painting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/01/83
Timeline
Deisel Mechanic
Harrisons 4X4 centre
03.2022 - 11.2022
Labouring
Sunrice
01.2011
Labouring and Yard Work
Joe's Plant Hire
01.2009
Trade Assistant
Morona Engineering
01.2006
Laborer (seasonal)
Glen & Linda Chislett, Boundry Bend
01.2005
Laborer
David Blake, Deniliquin
01.2003
Customer Service Assistant (casual after school)
IGA Supermarket, Deniliquin
01.2000
3rd Year Diesel Mechanic
Tasker Garage
Laborer
Willis Cabinets
Kitchen hand / Pizza Chef
Warradale Hotel, Adelaide
Harvester / Tractor Operator and General Farm Hand
Dallas & Jenine Cosser's (Farm), "Gracelands'Barham
Laborer
Out Post Construction
Farm Hand
Trevor Cross (Farm)
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