BRENT SMALLEY
Uxbridge,Canada
Summary
Professional technician prepared for role in equipment maintenance and repair. John Deere dealership and Red Seal - 425A certified. Adept at diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues, ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance with excellent problem-solving abilities and proactive approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Technician
Liftow
03.2023 - Current
- Perform duties that range from routine preventative maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems
- Provide innovative solutions and best practices
- Working with brands including CAT, Komatsu, Yale, Raymond, Genie, etc
- Perform safety inspections and certify forklifts annually on their Lifting Device Inspections (LDI's)
- Perform basic arc welding repairs on forklifts
- Health and Safety Representative:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Address and expeditiously manage health and safety complaints
- Attend quarterly health and safety meetings to ensure health and safety issues have or are currently being managed in a timely manner
- Perform monthly health and safety inspections of the workplace
- Identifying actual and potential workplace hazards
- ASEC (Aftersales and Service Evaluation Certification) Representative
- Perform monthly inspections for continuous improvement and maintenance for ASEC
- Address and solve issues related to ASEC
Cash Crop Farmer
Smalley Dairy Farm
04.2015 - Current
- Diagnose and perform repairs of heavy and light farm equipment such as dairy farm milking automation equipment, tractors, harvesters, planters and seeders, land cultivating equipment, small powered equipment, riding mowers, and hand mowers
- Maintain equipment to the highest level of safety standards by regularly monitoring tools, equipment and trucks and performing cleaning and preventative maintenance
- Regularly inspect and maintain silo, grain bin and other farm equipment
- Work collaboratively as a team member to ensure schedules are prioritized and that all tasks are completed within tight deadlines
- Document equipment repairs and maintenance for record keeping purposes
- Perform day-to-day general farm duties such as safely operating power tools including: angle grinders, skill saws/chainsaws/chop saws/reciprocating saws, hammer drills/jack hammers, and bench grinders
- Perform repairs to buildings
- Continuously execute safe operating procedures at all times and maintain a clean and tidy work area
Agriculture Technician
Hutchinson Farm Supply
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Inspect agricultural machinery and conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, based on a strong working knowledge of farm machinery and gasoline and diesel powered engines
- Diagnose complex problems and plan and execute repairs, ordering necessary parts and supplies as required
- Inspect equipment to identify any additional preventative maintenance concerns and perform scheduled maintenance service
- Repair or replace worn parts ahead of equipment breakdown or damage including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension using hand tools and other specialized Farm Equipment repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Operate equipment for testing purposes or diagnose using various equipment, including hand-held and onboard compression gauges or diagnostic computers
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Advise customers on work performed, general equipment condition and future repair requirements
Dairy Farmer
Smalley Dairy Farm
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Effectively ran a dairy operation, ensuring successful passing of Grade A farm certification
- Maintained detailed records for Canadian Quality Milk Program (CQM)
- Diagnosed and performed repairs of heavy and light farm equipment such as dairy farm milking automation equipment to ensure proper working order
- Ensured welfare of the herd, monitoring feeding schedules and addressing medical and general health concerns
Education
John Deere Agricultural Equipment Technician - Apprenticeship Program
Fanshawe College
London01.2022
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Safety Conscious
- Reliable/Punctual
- Team Player
- Strong background in handling equipment and tools
- Experience in basic ARC and MIG welding
- Experience with Acetylene and Oxygen torches
- Excellent listening and comprehension skills
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to work with heavy equipment
- Ability to lift in excess of 40 kilograms
- Ability to work in cramped and awkward positions
Certification
- Ozone Depletion Prevention Certification Card
- Class G Driver's License - Clean abstract
- Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) Non Restricted & Restricted | Canadian Firearms Safety Course
- Propane Licence - ICE-IE-P Certificate of Qualification
Athletics
- Track and Cross-Country Athlete, 2019-Present
- Cross Country Team Member, Fanshawe College - Provincial and National Champions, 2019
- Cross Country, Newmarket Huskies - Team Bronze Medal at Canadian Cross Country National Championships, 12/01/24
- Track, Cross-Country, & Road Racing Athlete, Newmarket Huskies, 2022-Present
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Forklift Technician
Liftow
03.2023 - Current
Agriculture Technician
Hutchinson Farm Supply
01.2019 - 09.2022
Cash Crop Farmer
Smalley Dairy Farm
04.2015 - Current
Dairy Farmer
Smalley Dairy Farm
04.2015 - 01.2019
John Deere Agricultural Equipment Technician - Apprenticeship Program
Fanshawe College
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