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Lachlan Durrington

Summary

Seasoned automotive repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of vehicles and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentation and familiar with scoping various components.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Light Vehicle Mechanic

JAX Tyres & Auto
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and identifying necessary repairs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, timely maintenance services.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting difficult automotive issues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow mechanics to ensure comprehensive vehicle assessments and appropriate solutions.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Perform general logbook servicing
  • Detect, diagnose, and repair engine and parts faults

Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic

Toyota
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Perform general logbook servicing
  • Detect, diagnose, and repair engine and parts faults
  • Recall and warranty jobs
  • Pre-delivery Inspections of new vehicles
  • Removal of gearbox, steering, driveline & suspension assemblies
  • Liaising with vehicle owners to provide update, explanation, and requirements
  • Clean and measure parts to specs for clearance and compression
  • Complete paperwork to document work and keep in compliance.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.

Light Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic

Kmart, Tyre & Auto Services
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Servicing various vehicle
  • Replacing broken or defective vehicle parts including switches, fuses and lamps
  • Testing and replacing starter motors, generators and defective alternators
  • Replacing and repairing electrical wiring
  • Testing other defective electrical parts
  • Taking apart and removing electronic components
  • Liaising with vehicle owners to explain problems/issues
  • Diagnosing various defects
  • Replacement of breaks & braking systems

Shelving Technician

P&M Shelving
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Clean installation & removal of shelving
  • Installation & removal of industrial racking
  • Team work to ensure safety whilst carrying task out
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

Education

Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Mechanical

TAFE NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW
08.2021

12 Certificate - undefined

Jesmond Callaghan Senior Campus
2015

Skills

  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Electronic Components
  • Replacing Parts
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Wheel Alignment
  • Gasket Replacements
  • Filter Replacement
  • Parts Repair and Refurbishment
  • Automotive Knowledge
  • Rebuild Faulty Parts

Timeline

Light Vehicle Mechanic

JAX Tyres & Auto
11.2023 - Current

Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic

Toyota
01.2019 - 11.2023

Light Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic

Kmart, Tyre & Auto Services
07.2017 - 01.2019

Shelving Technician

P&M Shelving
04.2016 - 04.2017

Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Mechanical

TAFE NSW

12 Certificate - undefined

Jesmond Callaghan Senior Campus
Lachlan Durrington