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Kym Smith

Waterloo Corner,Australia

Summary

I have many years of experience working on various types of machinery as a skilled diesel fitter, with a comprehensive background in engine, transmission, differential repairs, maintenance, and system diagnosis. Previous responsibilities included preventive maintenance tasks, identifying potential problems, and implementing effective solutions that significantly improved equipment reliability and efficiency, while maintaining a high level of safety. I am an enthusiastic achiever who works well as a team player. I enjoy assuming responsibilities, and I always work toward achieving the best possible outcomes. I am a conscientious person who sets out to produce the best in all that I do while maintaining a high level of safety for myself and my colleagues.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diesel Fitter

BGC and Golding
Whyalla, SA
10.2018 - 01.2025
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Utilized vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed at all times while carrying out repairs.
  • Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
  • Tested electronic computer components in machinery to determine proper operations.
  • Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
  • Assisted other tradespeople in their duties where necessary.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentices when needed.
  • Maintaining CAT 785B, 785D, Komatsu 1500 dump trucks, CAT 16M graders, Komatsu WA900, WA600 loaders, water carts, Hitachi EX3600 excavators, CAT D9 dozers, Hino service trucks, and Toyota Landcruiser's.

Diesel Fitter

BGC
Pilbara, WA
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Overhauled major engine components including cylinder heads, crankshafts and connecting rods.
  • Utilized vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed at all times while carrying out repairs.
  • Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
  • Maintaining CAT 785B, 785D dump trucks, water carts, grader, Komatsu WA900 loaders, Hitachi EX3600-6 excavator and Toyota Landcruiser's.

Diesel Mechanic

Torrens Transit
Newton, South Australia
02.2013 - 11.2017
  • Servicing and general maintenance of a large public transport bus fleet, and on-road breakdown repairs.
  • Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
  • Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
  • Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.

Diesel Fitter With AMS

DT Work Force
Kimberley Region, Western Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Servicing and repairing open cut mining machinery e.g
  • Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Graders, Water Cart, Caterpillar 777F Dump Trucks, air conditioning servicing, installation and maintenance of fire suppression units, Light Vehicle servicing, repairs and inspections

Diesel Mechanic

Renfrey Plant Hire
Adelaide, South Australia
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Servicing and repairing civil earthmoving machinery e.g
  • Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Graders, Compactors, Forklifts, Crane and Rock Breakers, going out to job sites to do repairs, air conditioning servicing, installation and maintenance of fire suppression units, converting dump trucks into water carts

On Site Mechanic

Arkaroola Tourist Village
Flinders Rangers, South Australia
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Servicing and repairing grader, loader, tour vehicles, customer vehicles and generator, tyre repair, customer service, ordering of parts, invoices, repairing 4WD tracks using grader and loader

Diesel Mechanic

Case Agricultural Machinery
Temora, New South Wales
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Servicing and repairing trucks, tractors, combine harvesters, air seeding units, small engines and cars

Diesel Mechanic

Fleetbilt
Pt Kembla, New South Wales
01.1989 - 01.1997
  • Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship, servicing, repairing and rebuilding diffs and transmissions in underground coal mining machinery

Education

ETI Fire Suppression System Installation and Maintenance -

01.2010

Construction Induction -

01.2009

Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship -

01.1993

School -

01.1987

Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Engine troubleshooting
  • Brake inspection
  • Fuel system repair
  • Electronic diagnostics
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Visual inspection
  • Safety protocols adherence
  • Cooling system service
  • Routine maintenance

Certification

Nationally certified diesel mechanic

HR driver's license

Forklift license

Dogmans license

Telephone

  • 0472743691

Affiliations

  • Camping
  • 4WD driving
  • Bush walking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diesel Fitter

BGC and Golding
10.2018 - 01.2025

Diesel Fitter

BGC
12.2017 - 10.2018

Diesel Mechanic

Torrens Transit
02.2013 - 11.2017

Diesel Fitter With AMS

DT Work Force
01.2012 - 01.2013

Diesel Mechanic

Renfrey Plant Hire
01.2004 - 01.2011

On Site Mechanic

Arkaroola Tourist Village
01.2003 - 01.2004

Diesel Mechanic

Case Agricultural Machinery
01.1998 - 01.2002

Diesel Mechanic

Fleetbilt
01.1989 - 01.1997

ETI Fire Suppression System Installation and Maintenance -

Construction Induction -

Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship -

School -

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