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MATTHEW WRAIGHT

Lang Lang,Australia

Summary

Motivated Race mechanic looking for my next challenge. I’ve travelled across the country working in the pinnacle of motorsport in Australia, but recently im seeking a different path and want to progress my career overseas.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Supervisor

Hitachi Construction & Mining Equipment
04.2023 - Current
  • Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and coaching.
  • Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.

Race Mechanic

Grove Racing
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Full time Race mechanic on V8 Supercars (touring cars)
  • Completed all aspects of car build including driveline, suspension, bodywork & setup
  • Carried out lifing on all relevant components throughout the season
  • Pistop training between rounds and involved in all pistops including brake changes at endurance events
  • Built new components based on complex CAD drawings developed by inhouse engineers

Race Mechanic

Ashley Seward Motorsport
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Prepped multiple Porsche GT3 cup cars for support categories across the season.
  • Attended Careera cup rounds as race mechanic
  • Prepped Alfa Romeo TCR car for aus TCR rounds and attended as a race mechanic

Workshop Controller

Frankston/Mornington Nissan
06.2014 - 12.2020

Managed a workshop of 15 technicians and 3 detailers. I was responsible for quality control and the organising of the service workshop and PD/used car department. Started with the company in 2014 as a technician I became a workshop controller in 2017. During this time I was tasked with meeting the financial budgets of the service department aswell as maintaining acceptable work standards.

Race Mechanic

Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Race mechanic on V8 supercar
  • Competed in pitstops (wheel changes)
  • Assisted in car build between rounds
  • Prepared bodywork for both cars (2 car team)

Apprentice Race Mechanic

Walkinshaw Racing
04.2012 - 12.2012
  • Prepared bodywork for multiple touring cars
  • Assisted in car builds between rounds
  • Travelled to all events and assisted in garage/ pit boom setup
  • Assisted in setup work during practice sessions

Education

Advanced Technician + Automotive Electrical -

Nissan Training Acedemy

VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester (LV Roadworthy) -

Federation Training

Certificate III - Automotive Servicing

Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, VIC

Certificate IV - Vehicle Diagnosis

Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, VIC

Skills

  • Problem Diagnosis
  • Auto and Engine Repair
  • Technical Aptitude
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player attitude

Timeline

Workshop Supervisor

Hitachi Construction & Mining Equipment
04.2023 - Current

Race Mechanic

Grove Racing
03.2021 - 03.2023

Race Mechanic

Ashley Seward Motorsport
01.2021 - 03.2021

Workshop Controller

Frankston/Mornington Nissan
06.2014 - 12.2020

Race Mechanic

Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport
02.2013 - 05.2014

Apprentice Race Mechanic

Walkinshaw Racing
04.2012 - 12.2012

Advanced Technician + Automotive Electrical -

Nissan Training Acedemy

VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester (LV Roadworthy) -

Federation Training

Certificate III - Automotive Servicing

Chisholm Institute

Certificate IV - Vehicle Diagnosis

Chisholm Institute
MATTHEW WRAIGHT