Apprentice Mechanic (2nd Year) — Current
Fraser Coast Ford
- Current 2nd-year apprentice handling routine servicing, maintenance, and PDI support.
- Assist with diagnostics and common repairs under supervision.
Profile
Hands-on automotive mechanic and engine builder with experience across servicing, diagnostics, performance builds, and precision engine work. Known for careful measurement, clean assembly practices, and reliable results. Comfortable supporting workshop teams or running end-to-end jobs independently for customers.
Work History
Apprentice Mechanic (1st Year)
Hervey Bay Mechanical
- Assisted with servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of passenger vehicles.
- Completed routine maintenance, part replacements, and workshop duties to support qualified mechanics.
- Developed practical fault-finding and repair skills in a fast-paced workshop environment.
Freelance Mechanic / Engine Builder
Self-Employed
- Rebuilt customer engines to factory and aftermarket tolerances with a focus on reliability.
- Performed cylinder head decking, valve lapping, clearance setting, and head assembly.
- Completed porting and polishing work for performance applications (where required).
- Managed jobs end-to-end: inspection, teardown, measurement, assembly, and final checks.
Additional Roles
Various employers
- Accessory Fitter — Allweld
- Upholsterer — Techsafe
- Parcel Delivery Driver (2 IC, Run Manager) — Australia Post
- Machinery Cleaner / Labourer — Hyne Timber
- Labourer — Wroes Creative Metals
- Wash Bay Attendant — Persals and Co
- Cleaner / Meal Delivery — Meals on Wheels
Referees
Paul Swindells
Business Owner — Paul's Cylinder Heads (Maryborough, QLD)
📞 0409 275 101
✉️ pauls.cylinder.heads@gmail.com
✉️ pauls.cylinder.heads@gmail.com
Gavin Jacobs
Trainer — MTA Queensland (Hervey Bay, QLD)
📞 0413 962 844
Patrick Liney
Artist / Musician — Cosmos Midnight (Sydney, NSW)
📞 0415 939 183
✉️ patrick_liney@hotmail.com
✉️ patrick_liney@hotmail.com