Will Giess
The Gap,QLD
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic skilled in resolving mechanical issues on diverse vehicles through troubleshooting and diagnostics. Successful at adapting to new procedures, makes and models. I pride myself in my industry knowledge and skillset within the niche application of performance vehicles. I have worked on a wide range of items within the mechanical workshop, such as engine building, electrical work, all sectors of wiring to provide top tier performance and running gears. My major passion lies within wiring specialties. I have had immense experience in the process of wiring diagnostics, creating engine looms, harnesses and more from scratch. I would like to progress my career in a successful company which challenges and builds upon my current knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
High Performance Mechanic
Sideways Motorsports
10.2022 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify causes of mechanical issues.
- Removal and fitting of engines, gearboxes and major components
- Building cars - From bare shells to complete running performance vehicles
- Construction of engine looms from scratch
- Electrical diagnostic work
- Electrical systems (such as ECU calibration)
- Auto electrical wiring specialties (injector looms, harnesses and general wiring)
- Custom fabricating brackets for intercoolers, radiators, ecu trays etc
- Custom making braided lines for fuel systems, cooling systems etc
- Knowledge in mainstream aftermarket ecu software
- Interacting with customers
- Managing and writing up customers invoices
- Tig welding - (medium experience)
- Belt sander, drill press and grinder operation
Lead Mechanic
Sci-Fleet Toyota
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Removal of engines out of vehicles such as heavy duty 4wd’s
- Diagnostic work with wiring and engine problems diagnosing certain vibrations and other customer concerns on vehicles.
- Disassemble engines
- Disassemble auto transmissions
- Use a wide range of pneumatic tools
- Hydraulic pressing
- Understanding waveforms to inspect engine sensor functions and using for diagnostics.
- Provide quality service for customers
- Obtained my Refrigerant Handling License.
Education
Toyota Regional Training Centre
Toyota Regional Training Centre
Acacia Ridge, QLD12.2021
Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanics
TAFE Queensland
Acacia Ridge, QLD12.2018
Certificate of Completion
The Gap State High School
The Gap, QLD11.2018
Skills
- Work Order Management
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and Power Tools
- Vehicle Test Drives
- Removal and fitting of engines, gearboxes and major components
- Building cars - (from bare shells to complete running performance vehicles)
- Construction of engine looms (from scratch)
- Electrical diagnostic work
- Electrical systems
- Custom fabricating brackets
Accomplishments
Please see the attached pages for some of my previouse work within my years of performance mechanics
Timeline
High Performance Mechanic
Sideways Motorsports
10.2022 - Current
Lead Mechanic
Sci-Fleet Toyota
11.2018 - 09.2022
Toyota Regional Training Centre
Toyota Regional Training Centre
Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanics
TAFE Queensland
Certificate of Completion
The Gap State High School
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