HARRISON JOHNSTONE
Cambridge,New Zealand
Summary
A born leader with strong organization skills and a very quick learner. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 6 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. WOF inspector, diligent and reliable. Organized Automotive Technician with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Technician
Stihl shop- Whitianga
, Whitianga
04.2024 - Current
- Replaced worn or defective parts on machines using hand tools or power tools.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical problems with machinery and equipment.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation prior to returning them to service.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of shop equipment, such as saws, drills, grinders and lathes.
- Ordered replacement parts from vendors as needed for repairs or upgrades.
- Installed new machines and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately after completing repair jobs.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings when diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
- Followed standard operating procedures when performing maintenance tasks in the shop area.
Motor Vehicle Technician
Leamington Motor Services
Cambridge
01.2018 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Relief Milker
Stuarts Farm
Cambridge, WKO
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions
- Used farm vehicles to bring cows to shed on time
- Milked 350 cows using milking machinery
- Completed health and safety success rate by staying up to date with sanitation and cleaning requirements.
Relief Milker
Gascoigne Farms
Cambridge, WKO
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions
- Reviewed treatment records to prohibit milk distribution from treated cows
- Used farm vehicles to bring cows to shed on time
- Completed health and safety inspections with success rate by staying up to date with sanitation and cleaning requirements
- Milked 450 cows using milking machinery.
Education
Trade Certificate Automotive -
New Zealand04.2022
Light Automotive Engineer LV4: Automotive Technician WOF Inspector NZTA -
New Zealand01.2022
Cambridge High School -
Cambridge, NZ01.2018
Skills
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- New Employee Training
- Safety Awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Emissions Requirements
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Fully comfortable in quoting complete repair jobs
- Drivability Issues
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Worksite preparation
Hobbies and Interests
Actively play Cricket and Golf and enjoy watching all other sports
Timeline
Shop Technician
Stihl shop- Whitianga
04.2024 - Current
Motor Vehicle Technician
Leamington Motor Services
01.2018 - Current
Relief Milker
Stuarts Farm
01.2017 - 01.2018
Relief Milker
Gascoigne Farms
04.2016 - 01.2018
Trade Certificate Automotive -
Light Automotive Engineer LV4: Automotive Technician WOF Inspector NZTA -
Cambridge High School -
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