Trent Lovell
BOLWARRA,VICTORIA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Farm Hand
J and S Dehnert
Carapook, VICTORIA
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored livestock health and nutrition.
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery.
- Maintained fences, gates, barns and other farm structures.
- Firewood cutting as required.
- Operated tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
Welder and Machinery Shed Erector
WestCape Engineering Steel Structures
Port Fairy, VICTORIA
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Welded in flat,horizontal,vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten,gas metal arc,flux core,plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Erected structural shed components using scaffolding, cranes, crane trucks and forklifts.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment and following procedures.
Warehouse Leading Hand and Steel Cutter
Surdex Steel
Warrnambool, VICTORIA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Organised resources to meet production targets and ensured quality standards were met.
- Utilised forklift and overcranes and other warehouse equipment to safely load and unload pallets,steel,gas cylinders and containers.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Window and Door Fabricator
Portland Aluminium And Glass
Portland, VICTORIA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
General Farm Hand
Various Properties
SouthWest District, VICTORIA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery.
- Monitored livestock health and nutrition.
- Operated tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles safely.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Worked flexible hours across night,weekend and holidays.
- Examined livestock for signs of injury and disease.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
Warehouse Storeman and Steel Cutter
Surdex Steel
Warrnambool, Victoria
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Received goods from suppliers and checked against purchase orders for accuracy.
- Cut steel stock to specified dimensions using cutting torches, mechanical shears, and other metal-cutting tools.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Perform preventative maintenance on machinery such as changing fluids and filters.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing items, including quantity and location.
- Assisted with unloading containers using forklifts and pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
- Loaded and unloaded steel onto and off trucks for fast turnaround.
- Ensured safety protocols were adhered to while operating machinery such as forklifts.
- Ensured all paperwork was completed accurately prior to despatch of goods.
Qualified Automotive Mechanic
Clinton Baulch Motors
Warrnambool, Victoria
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
- Tested vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and steering mechanisms.
- Followed safety procedures while working on cars to minimize risks of injury or accidents.
- Maintained records of all work completed including descriptions of parts used and labor times.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Roweys Mechanical Services
Bolwarra, Victoria
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions in vehicles.
- Performed regular maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Followed safety protocols when operating machinery and tools.
- Reassembled engines after repairs were complete.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
Apprentice Agricultural Mechanic
J.B.Scott Pty Ltd.
Geelong, Victoria
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Transported items and tools from truck to work locations.
- Performed regular maintenance on tractors, combines and other agricultural equipment by checking fluid levels, replacing filters and lubricating parts.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized testing equipment such as multi-meters, pressure gauges and diagnostic computers.
- Repaired and replaced broken or worn components in engines, transmissions, brakes and other systems of agricultural machinery.
- Adjusted farm implements to ensure proper operation according to manufacturer specifications.
- Observed safety protocols and farming best practices to maximize performance and prevent unnecessary production delays.
Education
Automotive Mechanics
SouthWest Tafe
Warrnambool, VIC11-2012
High School Diploma -
Bayview College
Portland, VIC11-2008
Certificate 1 And 2 Engineering
SouthWest Tafe
Portland, VIC11-2007
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Technical skills
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Fence Repair
- Teamwork and Communication
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Livestock care
- Building and Structural Repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical Fabrication
- All types of welding expertise
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Experienced forklift,crane and hoist operation
- Experienced in all power tool operation
Certification
- Full Car License
- Heavy Rigid License
- Boat License
- Fork Lift License
Timeline
General Farm Hand
J and S Dehnert
10.2023 - Current
Welder and Machinery Shed Erector
WestCape Engineering Steel Structures
07.2021 - 10.2024
Warehouse Leading Hand and Steel Cutter
Surdex Steel
03.2020 - 07.2021
Window and Door Fabricator
Portland Aluminium And Glass
08.2019 - 05.2020
General Farm Hand
Various Properties
03.2019 - 07.2019
Warehouse Storeman and Steel Cutter
Surdex Steel
09.2015 - 04.2019
Qualified Automotive Mechanic
Clinton Baulch Motors
09.2011 - 09.2015
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Roweys Mechanical Services
08.2009 - 09.2011
Apprentice Agricultural Mechanic
J.B.Scott Pty Ltd.
01.2009 - 09.2009
Automotive Mechanics
SouthWest Tafe
High School Diploma -
Bayview College
Certificate 1 And 2 Engineering
SouthWest Tafe
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