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Mark Laing

Mackay,QLD

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Not actively looking

Work Type

Full Time

Minimum Desired Compensation

$145000/yr

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and foster strong relationships with clients and team members. Committed to supporting team success and achieving organizational goals through proactive problem-solving. Track record of delivering positive results in dynamic environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical & Diesel Fitter

Komatsu
Mackay, QLD
06.2024 - Current
  • Disassembled, inspected, and overhauled Komatsu 960, 930, 830 front corners and wheel motors, along with P&H components, ensuring operational reliability
  • Conducted thorough inspections for warranty failures, identifying key issues for resolution
  • Led team of technicians, collaborating with leading hands to complete detailed reports
  • Acted as workgroup's elected health and safety representative

Workshop Coordinator

Key Solutions Group
Mackay, QLD
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Liaised with customers to clarify work scopes and reissued quotes aligned with their requirements
  • Pre ordered materials and equipment prior to commencement of works
  • Liaised with management on workloads and timeframes to meet and maintain customer demands
  • Created comprehensive work packs for supervisors, ensuring staff had all necessary information and materials to complete tasks
  • Estimated repairs, materials and labor customer machines for rebuilds
  • Conducted workplace safety interactions
  • Initiated new safety procedures, opened up training pathways
  • Engaged with customers to ensure understanding of work scopes and adjusted quotes accordingly
  • Read and interpreted parts and materials lists from drawings

Lineborer and Onsite Machining

Absolute Enterprises
Mackay, QLD
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operated Climax 2" Onsite Line Boring equipment to repair bores from 45mm to 900mm to within 0.02mm or to meet OEM tolerances
  • Completed crack repairs to maintain structural integrity.
  • Visited customer locations to perform shutdown repairs on scheduled shifts.
  • Operated ID welders in field and workshop
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.

Workshop Mechanical fitter

Joy Global (Komatsu Australia Limited)
Mackay, QLD
10.2015 - 06.2022
  • Workshop Mechanical fitter, 3 years
  • Workshop leading hand mechanical Fitter 2 years
  • Focused on dismantling and inspections of P&H 4100 swing transmissions, propel transmissions, crowd transmission, hoist transmissions, Snubrite's, track frame component change outs. Along with OEM standard rebuilds
  • Completed repairs and refurbishments to Joy conveyor components including pullies and APWs
  • ADHOC field service fitter 1 year
  • Performed service and repairs on Komatsu, P&H, and LeTourneau equipment at customer sites
  • Stepped up as a caretaker of the workshop planner/estimator.
  • Prepared quotes, customer reports, liaised with vendors to complete off site work, created purchase orders, worked to update workshop job packs for ease of usability, maintained records of stock movements, tracked availability of parts organised workshop tooling to be repaired as required.

Mechanical fitter

Melco Engineering
Moranbah
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Executed roof chock refurbishment and full function test, reading hydraulic schematics to complete 150, 1750-ton PRS re-hose and modifications within 36 days.
  • Interpreted hydraulic schematics to guarantee proper installation and functionality, ensuring system reliability.
  • Located and removed damaged hoses and fittings, sourcing correct replacements to restore operational integrity.

Mechanic, Fitter, Service Technician

JLG Industries Australia
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Fault finding and periodic inspections to ANZS standards for EWP's up to 185' (56m)
  • Conducted low voltage electrical repairs and diagnoses to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Managed inventory of OEM parts to maintain timely repair readiness.
  • Provided after sales customer support to address client inquiries and enhance satisfaction.

Pipe fitter

Team Engineering
Blackwater
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Lead Pipe fitter for fuel farm build on site
  • installed pipes and fixtures according to site plans, ensuring structural integrity and compliance
  • prepared pipe joints for welding by cleaning and aligning surfaces to facilitate strong connections
  • operated dumpy level, spirit level, and stringlines to accurately set pipes and flanges for optimal alignment

Mechanical fitter, Diesel fitter

CQ Field Mining Services
Mackay
04.2011 - 06.2013
  • executed pump change outs and performed hydraulic hose audits to meet customer specifications
  • conducted machine servicing during breakdowns in pit environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Field service at various sites around Bowen Basin on all types of mobile equipment and fixed plant

Mechanical fitter, Fabricator

DGH Engineering
Mackay
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Installed machinery according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
  • Assembled mechanical components using hand and power tools.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Executed onsite and workshop tasks for wash plant repairs and maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.

Workshop Fitter and Turner

R.S.L Engineering
Palmerston, N.Z
05.2009 - 06.2010
  • Executed maintenance and repairs on mine site and quarry equipment during shutdowns to ensure operational readiness
  • Jaw crusher overhauls
  • Conducted repairs and maintenance on kiln coal blowers to maintain efficient operation
  • Rebuilt stainless-steel chimney for kiln to enhance durability and support functionality
  • Slurry pump rebuilds on site
  • Experience in multi-lock lockout safety procedures

Fitter, Welder, Fabricator

Mike Todd Engineering
Dunedin, N.Z
09.2007 - 05.2009
  • Collaborated on structural steel projects for small to medium buildings, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Executed chassis repairs and upgrades on passenger rolling stock for Kiwi Rail refurbishment projects, enhancing reliability and performance

Apprentice

Delta Utility Services LTD
Dunedin, N.Z
01.2002 - 09.2007
  • Completed apprenticeship program in skilled trades.
  • Assisted with hydroelectric power scheme shutdown, performing repairs and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
  • Conducted maintenance on quarry equipment, including crushers and screening equipment, implementing modifications and repairs for enhanced performance.
  • Constructed tip truck bodies and fitted out vehicles, executing chassis shortening for on-highway trucks and modifying tail shafts.
  • General manual machining, lathe operations, milling machine operations, including gear cutting and calculation
  • Taught to aluminum Tig weld to a high standard

Education

National Certificate 3 Fitter & Turner - Maintenance & Diagnostics Engineering

Competenz
Wellington
10-2007

5th Form School Certificate -

Dunstan High School
Alexandra, QLD

Skills

  • Transmission repair
  • Brake system servicing
  • Hydraulic repairs
  • Diesel engine maintenance
  • Suspension maintenance
  • Fluid filtration maintenance
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic tool usage
  • Component dismantling
  • Complete detailed inspection reports
  • Component replacement
  • Component restoration
  • Precision calibration
  • Service documentation
  • Inspection procedures
  • Workflow coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Parts management
  • Workplace safety compliance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Metal joining techniques
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/25/85

Skills

Conveyor systems, build from new and repairs to existing plant

CHPP repairs and maintenance

Pumps - Water, Centrifugal, Lubricant, Diaphragm, Impellor, Gear, Piston pumps

Pneumatics - Valves, installation of pneumatic over hydraulic operating switches, Rams, Air Pilot valves, Manual valves, mechanically actuated valves, Solenoid valves & Manifolds, Hydraulics - Full manufacture and recondition of rams, Hose fittings, pump and motor rebuilds, fault finding and diagnosis.

Installation / Relocation of machinery - Fan units, Milling machines, Lathes, Water / Air supply services., Guillotines, Break press, Steam turbines, Pumps and electric motors, Jaw Crusher, rotary hammer crusher repairs and maintenance.

Overhead and Gantry cranes - Replacement of wire ropes, Pulleys, Limit switches, Wheel sets, Hoists, Electrical & Pneumatic and general maintenance.

Lathes - Full mechanical servicing and small tolerance operation.

Mills - Full mechanical servicing and small tolerance operation.

Lubrication systems - Oil and grease, high and low pressure.

Fan units, Rebuilds, Inspections.

Gearbox and Drive train rebuilds, Machine drives - Clutches, Couplers, and Shafts.

Hydro Electric Power Station servicing and maintenance.

Machine breakdowns.

Bearing replacement and inspection.

Dragline and Electric Shovel repairs, P&H Shovel component overhauls from lube pumps to hoist gear case rebuilds.

Conveyer system & pulley refurbishments.

Roof support overhauls.

Hydraulic Excavator maintenance and repairs RH340, RH200, RH170, Hitachi 5500,3600.

Major component changes on all mobile mine equipment, Servicing and maintenance of all mobile mine equipment.

Other diesel equipment I have good understanding of, Cat D10, D11 dozers, Cat 785, 789, 793, graders and Sandvik blast hole drills, small diesel engine diagnostics and repairs.

LeTourneau L1850 Loader maintenance and breakdowns.

Komatsu 830E - 960E faultfinding and diagnoses on site, Komatsu 830 930 960 wheel motor and front corner overhauls.

Lathe - Skilled Manual operator, Boring, Facing, Screw cutting - internal and external.

Milling, Face milling, Slotting, Broaching, Gear cutting, Boring, Drilling.

Measuring to fine tolerances metric and imperial utilising varied measuring equipment included but not limited to, micrometers, vernier calipers, telescopic gauges.

Onsite Line boring and Milling.

Oxy Fuel Cutting up to 80mm plate.

Oxy Acetylene Welding / Silver soldering and Brazing - 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G.

MMAW - GP, Low Hydrogen, Stainless steel rods, 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G.

Solid Wire MIG -1F, 2F, 4F 1G, 2G, 4G.

TIG - Aluminum, Stainless steel, Mild steel 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G.

Flux Cored MIG, 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G 1554.

Gasless wire -1F, 2F, 4F 1G, 2G, 4G.

Oxy Fuel & Electric arc gouging.

I.D bore welding.

Technical Break press work - light and medium plate 1 - 15mm.

Proficient use of guillotine.

Pipe fitting work - Stainless steel, mild steel and galvanized pipe with welded joints, flanged joints, and threaded joints.

Fabrication of stairway and access way handrails, balustrades, Tipping Truck bodies with 3-way tail gates.

Crack repairs to buckets, replacement of GET and adaptors, replacement of bucket lips, replacement of wear plates.

Structural Steel sections for Building industry.

General Maintenance fabrication, Repairs and Maintenance of structures 

Timeline

Mechanical & Diesel Fitter

Komatsu
06.2024 - Current

Workshop Coordinator

Key Solutions Group
09.2023 - 06.2024

Lineborer and Onsite Machining

Absolute Enterprises
06.2022 - 09.2023

Workshop Mechanical fitter

Joy Global (Komatsu Australia Limited)
10.2015 - 06.2022

Mechanical fitter

Melco Engineering
08.2015 - 10.2015

Mechanic, Fitter, Service Technician

JLG Industries Australia
08.2013 - 08.2015

Pipe fitter

Team Engineering
07.2013 - 08.2013

Mechanical fitter, Diesel fitter

CQ Field Mining Services
04.2011 - 06.2013

Mechanical fitter, Fabricator

DGH Engineering
06.2010 - 04.2011

Workshop Fitter and Turner

R.S.L Engineering
05.2009 - 06.2010

Fitter, Welder, Fabricator

Mike Todd Engineering
09.2007 - 05.2009

Apprentice

Delta Utility Services LTD
01.2002 - 09.2007

National Certificate 3 Fitter & Turner - Maintenance & Diagnostics Engineering

Competenz

5th Form School Certificate -

Dunstan High School
Mark Laing