Lachlan Johnson
Saint Marys
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience, skilled in diagnostics and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance through effective maintenance and repairs. Adept at mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring safety and quality. Expertise in welding and fabrication complements strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Huntermotive Group
02.2025 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Fabricated bracket's and other minor components to ensure neat and tidy modification of vehicle's at customer's request.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the company.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
Mechanic
DMS Autocare
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Fabricated bracket's and other minor components to complete modifications neatly at customer's request
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups (carburettor), oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the company.
Apprentice Mechanic
Huntermotive Group
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Fabricated bracket's and other minor components to ensure neat and tidy modification of vehicle's at customer's request.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the company.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
Apprentice Mechanic
Techno Automotives
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Achieved faster turnaround times for major repairs with effective time-management strategies that prioritized urgent tasks without compromising quality.
- Carried out engine rebuilds and transmission rebuilds
- Worked as a 4wd specialist including Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi. Carrying out installation of accessories such as diff lockers and lift kits. Whilst also performing maintenance work such as timing belts, clutch replacements, thread repair and general repair work.
- Fabrication including brackets, exhaust work, minor additions at customer request.
Apprentice Mechanic
McCaroll's Jeep
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Safely lifted cars to complete repairs.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Operated mechanic's tools and shop equipment safely to prevent damage.
- Utilized diagnostic tools effectively to pinpoint specific issues contributing to vehicle malfunctions or suboptimal performance levels quickly.
- Cleared work areas of debris and organized supplies to maintain safety and appearance.
- Took advantage of opportunities to learn new systems and repair procedures.
Education
Certificate III - Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
My Trade Start
Auburn11-2024
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Baulkham Hills, NSW12-2020
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Mechanic
Huntermotive Group
02.2025 - Current
Mechanic
DMS Autocare
06.2024 - 02.2025
Apprentice Mechanic
Huntermotive Group
11.2022 - 06.2024
Apprentice Mechanic
Techno Automotives
05.2021 - 11.2022
Apprentice Mechanic
McCaroll's Jeep
01.2021 - 05.2021
Certificate III - Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
My Trade Start
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
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