ARVIN PRASAD
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SUMMARY
Detailed oriented and quality focused professional trained in mechanical, automotive engineering, agricultural machinery (Cat D4,D6,D8,) forklift driving, security guard services, warehouse maintenance mechanic, painting, carpentry, and joinery works.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Diesel Mechanic, or Diesel Service Technician, inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles’ engine, transmission, steering mechanism or braking system and testing driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue.
Highly skilled and dependable with hands-on experience and excellent training to perform service, diagnostics, and repairs on domestic and imported automobiles and trucks.
Contribute to repeat and referral business through strong problem-solving skills and commitment to top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Expertise interpreting technical specifications; provide leadership to other mechanics to increase repair accuracy, minimize lost time, and ensure safety compliance.
Participate in continuous training and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rapidly advancing automotive technologies.
Skilled in driving forklift.
Experienced in operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
Skilled in performing security guard duties.
Experienced in securing premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Skilled and experienced in warehouse maintenance (machinery).
Skilled and experienced in agricultural repairs & maintenance (machinery). Operating engines - Cat D4, D6 and D8
Skilled in painting, carpentry and joinery works (ground level).
EDUCATION
Fiji Institute of Technology, Suva Fiji Islands
(Mechanical & Automotive Engineering) Graduated: April 2001
Related Courses and Skills
In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system, and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Keen attention to detail
Basic knowledge of computer systems and other relevant electronics
Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software
A valid driver’s license
Good interpersonal skills
Effective collaboration and communication skills
Welding and Fabrication – steel and aluminum.
Automobile servicing (oil change, transmission, and brakes)
Tire rotation and wheel balancing
Automobile repairs and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance (manual vehicles)
Painting and buffing
Decision Making
Team Player
Forklift Operator
EXPERIENCE
Booster Fuels Fleet Technician (May 2023 – Current)
CMA Sacramento Service Technician (May 2022 – March 2023)
Hustries Truck & Trailer Welder & Fabricator (Feb 2022 – May 2022)
Hyundai Dealer Service Technician (January 2022 – Feb 2022)
Ace Hardware Distribution Centre Maintenance Tech/ Welder (May2021 –Dec 2021)
American Building Supplies Forklift driver (December 2020 – January 2021)
Anderson Tow Service Mechanic (August 2019 – November 2020)
IRK Auto Repair and Body Shop Mechanic (2018 – August 2019)
Ply Gem Windows Fitter (October 2017 – October 2018)
Stone Design International Mechanic (2015)
Bluewater Craft Ltd Welder/Fabricator (2012 - 2014)
Taunovo Bus Company Welder/ Diesel Mechanic (2006 – 2011)
Ministry of Agriculture (Fiji) Mechanic - agricultural machinery(2000 - 2006 )