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Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Tickets
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Nathan Cundall

Oamaru

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a very hard working ethic and always strive to do my job to the best of my ability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Level 4)

North Otago Truck Repairs
11.2023 - Current

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Level 4)

Waitaki Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Troubleshoot and repair a variety of Trucks, Buses, Trailers and Heavy Earthmoving/Construction equipment, Japanese, American, Euro - Isuzu, Nissan, Volvo, International, Hyundai, Scania, ROR, SAF, BPW trailer axles to name a few.
  • Good understanding of Open circuit Hydraulics, Rebuilt Hydraulic rams, Retrofitted PTO driven Open Circuit hydraulic systems, Flow and pressure tests, Set/adjust relief valve pressure, Retrofit hydraulic Pumps and Pneumatic/Electrical Hoist Ram controllers, Making various brackets, Hydraulic open circuit overhaul on Class 2 Sweeper trucks.
  • Fabrication skills such as MIG Welding, Gas Welding, Gas and Plasma cutting, making brackets, repairing cracks on trailers, welding in wear pads, making utility vehicle decks and bull bars, making of specialty tools.
  • Diagnose and resolve problems with brakes, power steering systems, Hydraulic PTO systems, Hydraulic rams, Diesel Engines and their accessories, Clutches, excessive play in all types of pins and bushes.
  • Complete strip and rebuild all kinds of axles, re-bush, re-line brake shoes, replace hub seals, replace and pack roller bearings / press out, remove and replace unitised bearing units, re-kit hubs, replace s-cams and s-cam bushes, refit slack adjusters and repair/replace service and handbrake chambers
  • Complete overhaul of all chassis suspension and steering components, strip chassis, re-bush all chassis shackles and replace all shackle pins, remove and replace springs, add leafs to springs, replace spring eye bushes, replace steering ball joints, steering ram bearings, king-pins and king-pin bushes, steering ram replacement/re-kit power steering rams and power steering components, replacement of draglink's, ball-joints, tie-rod ends, airbags, ride-height control valves.
  • Remove and replace engines, gearboxes, clutches, axles, differentials. Complete strip and rebuild of differentials, replace driveline components such as axles, drive-shafts, jack-shafts, universal joints, constant velocity joints, differential housings.
  • Engine Top end work such as head replacement, head gasket(s), Rocker assembly, Valve adjustment, Injector replacement.
  • Replace engine accessories such as Turbochargers, Water Pumps, Radiators, etc
  • Complete cooling-system overhaul, hose replacement and flush entire system
  • Use of specialty equipment and tools, pneumatic chassis jacks, hydraulic and pneumatic jacks, portable power rams, chain-blocks and come-along winches, standard tools, power tools, gas axe, plasma cutters, MIG welders, measuring devices and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Ability to diagnose a wide variety of mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. 6 days on 1 day off
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • A, B and C services on Trucks and Earth moving equipment, Pre-COF inspections.

Trainee Marine Technician

Royal New Zealand Navy
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Participate in a team or group which has a collective objective
  • Leadership Development Training, training to be a leader amongst your peers.
  • 2 week work up period, stress test evaluation to ensure efficient and consistent behaviour and endurance
  • Mental resilience course devised by Defence Psychologists, training to stay calm and focused under extreme stress and pressure.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Manage first aid in an emergency situation and basic life support.
  • Improvised Explosive Device awareness and safety protocol, Being self-aware in unfamiliar territory
  • Demonstrate knowledge of trade calculations and units for mechanical engineering trades, Use critical path analysis in solving problems, Apply linear programming methods in solving problems.
  • Assist with berthing and letting go, and anchoring a vessel
  • Verify the operational condition of safety equipment on a vessel
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sea safety equipment and procedures and assist the master in emergency situations at sea
  • Sea Survival Training
  • Use ropes, knots and lashings on a vessel
  • Engine room Preventative Routine Maintenance
  • Light fabrication and basic plumbing

Education

High School Diploma -

St Kevin's College
Oamaru, NZ
11.2019

Skills

  • Can operate a wide range of vehicles, such as telehandlers, forklifts, rollers, trucks, anything manual
  • Fabrication skills such as MIG Welding, Gas Welding, Gas and Plasma cutting, making brackets, repairing cracks on trailers, welding in wear pads, making utility vehicle decks and bull bars, making of specialty tools
  • Ability to use many tools such as: Portable power rams, Chain Blocks, Hydraulic Press, Plasma Cutter, Gas Axe, basic MIG and Stick welding, easy flow welding, all types of power tools
  • Fix and perform preventative maintenance on any large scale vehicles/equipment
  • Very quick to learn and open minded
  • Very Hard Working Ethic
  • Reliable

Hobbies

  • Studying all types of mechanical principles to advance my knowledge
  • Mathematics and Physics
  • ASX Stock Market
  • Four Wheel Driving
  • Working on my own trucks

Tickets

  • New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level III) NZ3097
  • Assist with berthing and letting go, and anchoring a vessel
  • Use ropes, knots and lashings on a vessel
  • Working at Heights

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Level 4)

North Otago Truck Repairs
11.2023 - Current

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Level 4)

Waitaki Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
07.2021 - 11.2023

Trainee Marine Technician

Royal New Zealand Navy
01.2020 - 04.2021

High School Diploma -

St Kevin's College

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