Matthew Lane
Grand Falls-Windsor,NL
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic skilled in resolving mechanical issues on diverse vehicles through troubleshooting and diagnostics. Successful at adapting to new procedures, makes and models. Organized 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Auto World
11.2014 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Serviced air conditioning systems and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
Welder's Apprentice
Clearstream Energy
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Welder's Apprentice
WorleyParsons Cord
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder
Weldwork Fabricators
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Mechanic
Decker's Auto Tech
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines, and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
Education
No Degree - CSTS
Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
Edmonton, AB02.2013
Welding Entry Level Diploma - Welding
Dietrac Technical Institute
Lewisporte, NL06.2008
High School Diploma -
Exploits Valley High
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL06.2004
Skills
- Time Management
- Valid Driver's License
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Replacing Parts
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Automotive Mechanics
- Welding Techniques
- Welding and Bolting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mechanic
Auto World
11.2014 - Current
Welder's Apprentice
Clearstream Energy
01.2014 - 10.2014
Welder's Apprentice
WorleyParsons Cord
02.2012 - 02.2013
Welder
Weldwork Fabricators
01.2011 - 02.2012
Mechanic
Decker's Auto Tech
01.2007 - 02.2011
No Degree - CSTS
Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
Welding Entry Level Diploma - Welding
Dietrac Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Exploits Valley High
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