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Mitchell Foster

Summary

  • Driven and skilled Apprentice Diesel Fitter with a track record of excellence in diagnostics and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical abilities and a commitment to safety.
  • Currently advancing in Agricultural Mechanical certification and have completed competencies in 18 of 36 units.
  • Complemented by proficient forklift operational skills
  • Possess demonstrated experience in working as part of a team and also independently; carrying out work to a high standard.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

RDO Equipment
01.2023 - Current
  • Rebuilding IVT and various transmissions
  • Strong diagnostics skills application
  • Sound knowledge of using John Deere systems
  • General maintenance and repairs on various John Deere machines
  • Demonstrated ability to independently undertake apprentice abilities including workshop maintenance and yard duties.
  • Demonstrated ability to use forklift in a workshop environment in a safe manner
  • Demonstrated ability to comply with health and safety regulation requirements

Farm Hand

Ogden Farming
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Pre-season maintenance on headers, planters and farm trucks.
  • actively engaged in planting season, harvesting season and running irrigation programs as appropriate to weather conditions and general season cycles.
  • ability to meet deadlines in a 24/7 environment
  • follow health and safety regulations around machinery

Trainee Driller and Laboratory Technician

Soiltech
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Carry out laboratory and field testing in accordance with standards and under supervision of a senior technician.
  • Data entry/calculation of test results
  • Be helpful and respectful to clients - particularly on site locations
  • Work in a safe manner following all workplace protocols in the field and laboratory
  • Comply with the Laboratory Quality and Laboratory Procedures Manual


Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Smith Diesel Fitting
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Field service work on trucks and trailers across a wide variety of brands such as Kenworth, MACK and Freightliner under supervision of qualified mechanics.
  • Supported CASE Ag in conducting pre-season work on headers, tractors and various other agriculture machines between Dalby and St. George.




Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Earthmoving Equipment Australia
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Predominately worked on CASE construction and earth moving equipment including pre-delivery.
  • Conduct general service and maintenance
  • Field service work
  • Assisted in overhaul of hydraulic systems
  • Assisted in engine overhauls


Education

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba
12.2020

Gas Metal Arc Welding

TAFE Queensland
Toowoomba
07.2020

Certificate II in Automotive Pre-Vocational

TAFE Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
11.2019

Skills

    Currently completing an Automotive Mechanic - Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical

    Holder of a MR truck licence

    Holder C Class licence

    Competency in forklift driving - pending practical exam

Timeline

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

RDO Equipment
01.2023 - Current

Farm Hand

Ogden Farming
10.2022 - 12.2022

Trainee Driller and Laboratory Technician

Soiltech
08.2022 - 10.2022

Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Smith Diesel Fitting
05.2022 - 08.2022

Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Earthmoving Equipment Australia
07.2021 - 03.2022

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Toowoomba Grammar School

Gas Metal Arc Welding

TAFE Queensland

Certificate II in Automotive Pre-Vocational

TAFE Queensland
Mitchell Foster