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Dimuthu Premathilaka

Lower Hutt

Summary

Versatile, hard-working and enthusiastic with leadership skills. Possess the ability to help and guide the team to meet individual, group, department and organizational goals. Always persevere to achieve the best results. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building good relationships with colleagues. Good team player and able to use own initiative to achieve company objectives and able to handle people and motivate them. Work well under pressure, highly motivated and love a challenge. Fast learner, and possess a good temperament to adapt to any situation. "Can-Do" attitude.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer / Team Leader

Kiwi Rail /Hyundai Rotem
09.2014 - Current
  • Day to day Rail vehicle maintenance and repairs, Electrical fault find and reporting, Have a Forklift License, Looking after the health and safety, Reporting to the line manager, Training and ensuring the team understands and performs to the quality standards expected, Meeting PM master schedule and CM daily schedule, Alerting of maintenance, process, plant or calibration needs, Heavy maintenance

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Deals on Wheels
08.2009 - 09.2014
  • Lead the team with training and mentoring, Looked after all the customer issues, NZTA WOF Inspector, Day to day maintenance and repair on automobiles, WOF repair operations on vehicles, Panel beating on scratched surfaces, Welding auto parts of any nature, Monitored and tracked parts to assure availability

Automotive Mechanic

HFY (Private) Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and amount of repairs to be done, Trained mechanics of new techniques and manuals of new vehicles out in the market, Handled service schedules of vehicles that come in to the shop daily, Relayed to customers details of problems of their vehicles and discussed work to be performed and repair requirements, Scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups, Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems, Tested and adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications, Scheduled workloads of mechanics in the shop, Servicing, repairing and replacing of Electronic equipment, Oversaw tooling, assuring parts are well stocked and calibrated, Monitored and tracked the stock to assure availability

Mechanical Engineer

Dialog Telecom PLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Servicing, repairing and replacing of Electronic equipment, Worked with Micrometers, callipers, electric/electronic measuring instruments, hydraulic, pneumatic, bar folders, brakes, welding equipment in performance of daily operations, Oversaw tooling, assuring parts are well stocked and calibrated, Monitored and tracked parts to assure availability, Performed all repairs and maintenance to a fleet of 356 vehicles in the company

Motor Mechanic

Tissa Motor Limited
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Observed equipment and machinery to ensure good working condition, Installed and replaced components of machinery and equipment that has worn out, Cleaned or lubricated vehicles and the parts before they are sent out of the shop, Transferred tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas, Removed defective parts of the equipment to facilitate repair and assembled back when repairs are completed, Provided assistance to mechanics in overhauling works in the shop, Servicing, repairing and replacing of Electronic equipment, Oversaw tooling, assuring parts are well stocked and calibrated, Monitored and tracked the stock to assure availability

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Excellent knowledge in auto mechanics with a natural instinct for rapid troubleshooting Specifying areas includes:
  • Pneumatics
  • Pressure Control
  • Machining
  • Basic Electricity
  • Diesel Engines
  • Electronic Controls
  • Lubrication Oil Systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Fuel Oil Systems
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Temperature Control Systems
  • Arc/Gas/Mig Welding

Internships Trainings

  • TOYOTA HILUX KUN25, 2007, Wattala, Sri Lanka
  • Formula World (Accidents & Repairs), 2008, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Other Accomplishments Social Activities

  • A member of an indoor cricket team and the SLSC Wellington cricket team.
  • Member of United Sri Lankan Association, Wellington

Education Qualifications

  • Certificate in First Line Management (Level 4), New Zealand
  • National Certificate in Motor Industry Automotive, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at Level 5, New Zealand.
  • National Certificate (NVQ Level 4) Automobiles Mechanic Territory and Vocation Education Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2012
  • National Certificate (NVQ Level 3) Automobile Mechanic Territory and Vocational Educational Commission Colombo, Sri Lanka 2012.
  • National Apprentice under Industrial Training Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2002 (4 years Fulltime)
  • Studied concurrently with the certificate automobile mechanics Awarded by Ceylon German Technical Institution.
  • Certificate of Proficiency as a Skilled Craftsman in the Trade of Automobile Mechanic.
  • Certificate in Automobile Mechanics Ceylon German technology training Institute Colombo, Sri Lanka 2002 (4 years Fulltime)

Home

+644 569 9492

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Cricket
  • Spending time with friends and family
  • Movies
  • Bike riding
  • Swimming
  • Reading books

References

Referees are on request

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer / Team Leader

Kiwi Rail /Hyundai Rotem
09.2014 - Current

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Deals on Wheels
08.2009 - 09.2014

Mechanical Engineer

Dialog Telecom PLC
01.2005 - 01.2009

Automotive Mechanic

HFY (Private) Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005

Motor Mechanic

Tissa Motor Limited
01.2001 - 01.2003
Dimuthu Premathilaka