Hayden Lowry
Bundoora,Australia
Summary
Mechanical fitter and licensed C6 mobile slewing crane dogman with 8 years of experience in diverse sectors including rail, industrial, and automotive across Australia and New Zealand. Expertise in heavy mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics, with a focus on complex site installations and crane and rigging operations in high-risk settings. Holds various high-risk licenses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient operations. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a company that recognizes dedication and hard work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter & Dogman
Tiemans Tankers
10.2024 - Current
- Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems on truck tanker subframes.
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure installations meet safety and operational standards.
- Coordinated time management efforts to consistently meet tight project deadlines.
- Performed welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication tasks.
- Secured loads with crane operators to improve safety on construction site.
- Collaborated with crane operators to facilitate safe and efficient load handling across site.
Mechanical Fitter & Technician
Andrew Engineering
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained Hegenscheidt wheel lathes, tram/train washes, and bogie exchange systems in FIFO role, ensuring operational readiness.
- Diagnosed faults and overhauled or repaired mechanical parts and fluid power equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Executed emergency repairs under pressure with minimal supervision, restoring equipment functionality swiftly.
- Site installation and commissioning of plant & equipment.
- Performed both surface and underground maintenance work across Australia and New Zealand.
- Provided on-site customer support by writing service reports and ordering spare parts, improving response time for service requests.
- Assisted crane operators with rigging and signaling on construction sites to ensure safe operations.
- Collaborated with crane operators to ensure proper load handling and site safety.
Store Operator / Mechanic
UltraTune
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Achieved top 5 store ranking across Victoria for 12 consecutive months through effective leadership and sales strategies.
- Oversaw operations and managed customer interactions, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality automotive service.
- Achieved promotion to Store Manager within 8 months due to recognized leadership and sales excellence.
Kitchen Crew
McDonald’s
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Earned multiple Crew Member of the Month awards for consistent reliability and performance.
- Prepared and cooked food items following McDonald’s quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to support high-volume service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to enhance overall dining experience.
- Ensured hygiene standards while fostering teamwork in fast-paced environment to promote smooth operations.
Skills
- Mechanical Expertise
- C6 Crane Operating
- Rigging
- Dogging
- Crane operation support
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Mechanical Assembly
- Problem resolution
- Fault diagnosis
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Safety Compliance
- Time & Project Management
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Client Coordination
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Automotive Technology
- C6 Mobile Slewing Crane License
- Intermediate Rigging
- Basic Rigging
- Dogging Ticket
- Forklift License
- First Aid and CPR
- EWP Above 11 m
- EWP Under 11 m
- White Card
- Working at Heights Certification
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card / SARC Card
- Working With Children’s Check
- Safe Working in Rail Corridor Certification
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Store Manager at UltraTune within 8 months due to exceptional organizational and sales performance.
- Led the UltraTune store to rank in the top 5 in Victoria for sales over a continuous 12-month period.
- Frequently recognized as Crew Member of the Month at McDonald’s for outstanding teamwork and reliability.
- Independently handled urgent hydraulic and mechanical breakdowns across Australia and New Zealand in FIFO roles.
- Successfully led complex installations involving pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems on heavy industrial and transport machinery under tight project timelines.
References
- Baha Baksmaty - 0447 276 726 (Supervisor)
- Tayman Cobb - 0410 068 905 (Leading Hand)
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter & Dogman
Tiemans Tankers
10.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter & Technician
Andrew Engineering
01.2021 - 09.2024
Store Operator / Mechanic
UltraTune
04.2016 - 12.2020
Kitchen Crew
McDonald’s
03.2013 - 07.2015