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Education
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Certification
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A. Craig Trendell

Pembroke,ON

Summary

To obtain full time employment providing technical and mechanical services. I have experience in heavy duty equipment, as well as hydraulics, pneumatics and car and truck repairs.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

310S Service Technician

Various Dealerships and Brands
09.1978 - 05.2022
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.

Hydraulic Technician

Searson's
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics trouble shooting and repair
  • Fabrication of hydraulic hoses, pumps and seals
  • Improved hydraulic system performance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in a timely manner.
  • Saved money by reworking parts suitable for refurbishment.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing preventive measures.
  • Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician

EKO Manufacturing
05.2006 - 06.2011
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Designed and built densification machinery for recycling industry
  • Automotive and aeronautical metal chip recovery design and build
  • Bio-mass compaction design and build

Heavy Duty Mechanic

McLay Motors
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment.
  • Established a reputation for exceptional problem-solving skills, acting as a go-to resource for colleagues encountering complex mechanical issues in the field.
  • Increased efficiency in the workplace by consistently organizing tools, equipment, and workspaces for optimal productivity.
  • Reduced downtime of essential equipment through timely diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues, ensuring smooth operations at all times.
  • Repairs to backhoes, small bulldozers, dump trucks and boom trucks

Education

Grade 12 Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge, ON

RED SEAL Class "A" Auto Mechanic -

Conestoga College
Guelph, ON
04-1982

Skills

  • Innovative problem solver
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Heavy duty equipment repair
  • Experienced Hydraulics and pneumatics technician
  • Vehicle repair
  • Machinery design
  • Component building
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting ability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work with Minimal Supervision

Training

  • Fall Arrest Training, Acute, Kitchener, ON, 11/01/11
  • First Aid and CPR Training, Red Cross, Toronto, ON, 01/01/10
  • Driver Trainer - Class "M", Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON, 01/01/07
  • Lift Truck Training, McDonalds Steel, Cambridge, ON, 01/01/06
  • Propane license, Weiland Ford, Kitchener, ON, 01/01/03
  • Drum Circle Facilitator and Hand Drum Builder, 01/01/97 - Present

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Licensed 310S Technician

Former Certifications:

Propane Installation and Service

Fall Arrest Training

Solar Installer License

Chauffeur's License

SCCA Certification

CPR and Basic First Aid


Timeline

Hydraulic Technician

Searson's
01.2019 - 08.2019

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technician

EKO Manufacturing
05.2006 - 06.2011

Heavy Duty Mechanic

McLay Motors
01.1988 - 01.1991

310S Service Technician

Various Dealerships and Brands
09.1978 - 05.2022

Grade 12 Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School

RED SEAL Class "A" Auto Mechanic -

Conestoga College

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