Shane Clements
Benalla,VIC
Summary
I am in search of long term employment with an employer who can appreciate my skill set and knowledge and what I can bring to their organisation.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Assembler
Whitlands Engineering / Superaxe
08.2020 - Current
- Started as a Superaxe wood splitter assembler.
- Progressed to be the sole assembler of the Superaxe variants at the Whitlands factory.
- Moved to the Wangaratta factory where I am now the sole assembler of the larger, Rex Wood Processing Machinery.
- All of the above require use of hand and power tools, maintaining stock levels, fault finding and correction, some fabrication,welding, painting and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Metal Fabricator
R&V Aqualine
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Involved in the manufacture and maintenance of aluminium moulds.
- TIG welding of aluminium and some stainless steel.
- MIG welding of steel.
- All moulds were required to be taken from roughcast to mirror finish.
- Involved in the plastic moulding process of motorbike tanks, canoes and other small parts.
- All above processes required fault finding and correction to achieve a superior end product.
Motor Mechanic & Metal Fabricator
Premier Panels
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed routine maintenance services and repairs.
- Roadworthy Tester.
- Some dismantling and re-assembly for repair of damaged vehicles.
- Progressed to the restoration and customisation section.
- Modified and Rebuilt several cars.
- Prepared cars for the paint process.
Motor Mechanic
Newtons Workshop
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed routine maintenance services and Repairs.
- 4WD accessory fitter.
- ARB fitter.
Metal Fabricator
R&V Aqualine
01.2009 - 01.2012
- As stated above
Self Employed
Gear Drive Automotive Repairs
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Automotive repair business owner of Geardrive for 11 years.
- Employed 2 mechanics and an Office manager.
- Geardrive offered service and repairs to all makes and model to a very high standard.
- Customer relations, organising work flow, maintaining stock levels and ensuring a happy and safe work environment.
- Fluidrive Automatics also became part of our service.
Motor Mechanic & Engine Reconditioner
Parish and Lack
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Performed routine maintenance& servicing of vehicles.
- Progressed to some engine machining under the guidance of Col Parish.
- This included head re-conditioning, head machining, chemical cleaning, sand blasting, boring and many other jobs.
Motor Mechanic
Len Greskie Used Cars
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Performed routine repairs and maintenance services.
- Roadworthy inspections.
- In charge of the workshop.
Motor Mechanic
Allan Capp Holden
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Performed routine repairs and maintenance services on all models of Holden vehicles.
Motor Mechanic
Wangaratta Nissan
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Performed routine repairs and maintenance services to all models of Nissan vehicles.
Motor Mechanic
West City Autos
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Performed routine repair and maintenance services to all Models of Mitsubishi vehicles
Motor Mechanic
Lance Dixon Nissan
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Datsun, Mazda, Holden, Saab and Ferrari dealership.
- Performed routine repairs and maintenance services to all models of Datsun vehicles and was promoted to the foreman position.
- On some occasions I worked in the Ferrari and Saab sections.
Mechanic Apprenticeship
Martins Garage
01.1980 - 01.1986
- Started and completed my motor mechanic apprenticeship on Datsun Vehicles.
- Brian Martin instilled in me the importance of presentation of myself as a professional, maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Always complete and present my work with pride.
Skills
- Great hands on experience and expertise
- Qualified Motor Mechanic
- Able to work in a team environment and carry out tasks individually
- Good time management skills, coming from being self employed
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Effective application of diagnostic skills
- Experienced in TIG & MIG welding
- Forklift licence
- Medium Rigid Truck licence
- Out-going and pleasant manner
References
- Peter Glidden, 0421 501 149
- Trevor Jenvey, 0458 695 059
- Kylie Bright, 0403 489 947
- Mandy Kirley 0478 148 769
Hobbies and Interests
- Restoring and modifying cars and motorbikes.
- Riding and racing dirtbikes.
- Adventure riding.
Timeline
Mechanical Assembler
Whitlands Engineering / Superaxe
08.2020 - Current
Motor Mechanic & Metal Fabricator
Premier Panels
01.2014 - 01.2016
Metal Fabricator
R&V Aqualine
01.2012 - 08.2020
Motor Mechanic
Newtons Workshop
01.2012 - 01.2014
Metal Fabricator
R&V Aqualine
01.2009 - 01.2012
Self Employed
Gear Drive Automotive Repairs
01.1998 - 01.2009
Motor Mechanic & Engine Reconditioner
Parish and Lack
01.1996 - 01.1998
Motor Mechanic
Len Greskie Used Cars
01.1994 - 01.1996
Motor Mechanic
Allan Capp Holden
01.1992 - 01.1994
Motor Mechanic
Wangaratta Nissan
01.1990 - 01.1992
Motor Mechanic
West City Autos
01.1988 - 01.1990
Motor Mechanic
Lance Dixon Nissan
01.1986 - 01.1988
Mechanic Apprenticeship
Martins Garage
01.1980 - 01.1986
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