James Goddard
Urraween,Australia
Summary
Skilled in light vehicle mechanics with hands-on experience in repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of diagnosing and fixing mechanical problems using modern tools and equipment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining quality standards. Previous role contributions include improving workshop efficiency and reducing vehicle downtime through preventive maintenance strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Border Mechanical Goondiwindi
01.2016 - 08.2024
- Underpinning Skills and Knowledge to service and repair mechanical parts of a motor vehicle (engine)
- Diagnostic procedures and repairs of automotive systems including, Cooling systems, fueling systems, Air conditioner, emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and auto transmissions, braking, final drive assemblies and suspension
- Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
- Carry out workplace health and safety procedures
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- General cleaning
- 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.
- Adjusted equipment and machinery components to ensure proper functioning.
- Tested drive trains for proper operation before returning vehicles to customers.
- Ensured that all repairs were completed safely according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Disassembled vehicle engines and transmission assemblies to diagnose faults with the help of computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Installed accessories such as radios, alarms, lights, mirrors.
- Followed safety procedures when working with hazardous materials like gasoline, oil.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair estimates and completion times.
- Kept work area clean at all times by disposing waste properly.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Fabricator/Fitter
Border Trays Goondiwindi
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Welding
- Folding and bending metals
- Fitting trays and accessories
- Sand Blasting
- Some spray painting experience
Shift runner/assistant manager
Porkey’s Pizza Goondiwindi
01.2015
- Delivery driver
- Customer service
- Handling money
- Stock counts/packing
- General store cleaning
Meat department
Food Works – Goondiwindi
01.2014
- Weigh, Package and label cuts of meat
- Store meat properly to ensure quality and food safety standards
- Prepare and place meat cuts in the butchery display counter
- General cleaning
- Customer service
Farm Hand
Tailor Farming - Goondiwindi
01.2013
- Cultivator packing
- Tractor operation
- Rolling, hilling, ploughing
- Irrigation (using syphons) as well as Centre pivots
Farm Hand
Cook Cattle Company - Moruya Feedlot
01.2012
- Fencing
- Operation of Skid Steer Loaders
- Bobcat (scraping pens and spilt feed)
- Mill and Feed ration experience
- Feeding out experience
- Mustering cattle as well as induction and drafting
Kitchen hand/stock manager
Caltex Roadhouse
01.2011
- Customer service
- Managing stock take
- Handling money
- General store cleaning
Education
Yr 12 High School Certificate -
Goondiwindi State High
01.2012
Certificate 111 - Agriculture
01.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to gain knowledge quickly, and follow safety regulations
- Able to work independently and within a team environment
Certification
Car (manuals) – QLD
Cert 111 Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
References
- Nathan, Brennan, Previous manager, 0400626513, Cook Cattle Company
- Wally, Tailor, Owner of Tailor Farming, 0428762238
- Bradley, Sutherland, Owner of Porkey’s Pizza Goondiwindi, (07) 4573 8808
- Mark, Brennan, Owner of Border Mechanical, 0427713889
- Joanne, Brennan, 0427714890
Accomplishments
- Employer of the year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Border Mechanical Goondiwindi
01.2016 - 08.2024
Fabricator/Fitter
Border Trays Goondiwindi
01.2015 - 01.2016
Shift runner/assistant manager
Porkey’s Pizza Goondiwindi
01.2015
Meat department
Food Works – Goondiwindi
01.2014
Farm Hand
Tailor Farming - Goondiwindi
01.2013
Farm Hand
Cook Cattle Company - Moruya Feedlot
01.2012
Kitchen hand/stock manager
Caltex Roadhouse
01.2011
Yr 12 High School Certificate -
Goondiwindi State High
Certificate 111 - Agriculture
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