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Mark Munro

Carrbridge,Highland

Summary

Experienced mechanical fitter with a strong background in engineering projects and mechanical work on cars and motorcycles. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Proficient in using hand tools and machinery, with solid understanding of safety protocols and teamwork.

Creative problem-solver with dependable work ethic.

Work history

Mechanical Fitter

Self Employed

Kawasaki KLF 300 ATV Rebuild -

Refurbished centrifugal clutch - new springs, plates etc

Fitted new rear driveshaft boot

Fitted new speedometer gear pin in rear differential

Fitted new rear diff seals

Fitted new bushes and wheel bearings

Checked timing and set valve clearances

Vauxhall Corsa Van -

Plated & welded subframe in preparation for MOT

Fitted new sump gasket

Nissan Note -

Fitted new lower suspension arm wishbone (both sides)

Fitted new suspension drop links

Fitted new rear brake cylinders / new hydraulic hoses / refurbished front callipers / bled brakes

Toyota Land Cruiser -

Fitted new fuel tank

Repaired o/s front panel - plated, welded, painted

Repaired both rear quarter panel & sill - plated, welded, painted

Subaru Forester -

Fitted new timing belt and water pump

Fitted four new suspension struts

Repaired both rear wheel arches - plated, welded, painted

Volvo S40 -

Assembled (components) and fitted two new front suspension struts

Repaired radio antenna motor mechanism

Mechanical Fitter

Semco / Global Energy

Songa Dee

Replaced both port and starboard Hydrophones.

Duties included grinding and burning equipment for destruct.

Replaced all seals. Reassembled and hi torqued.

Replaced mounting bolts and torqued all winches in Moon-pool and drill floor.

Fitted new sea chest valves. Fitted new motors, fan belts and radiators on sea water cooling system.

Replaced hydraulic lines in ballast tanks.

Sedco 712

Removed, stripped and refurbished both thrusters

Burning - hi-torque equipment, bolting, replaced seals etc

End of contract at Invergordon base, spent 5 days with 712 crew assisting with sea trails.

Ocean Princess

Fitted new electrical gearbox on remaining anchor winch

Burning - deconstruct original gearbox and all pipework

Mechanical - replaced hubs and fitted and shimmed new gearbox

Pipefitting - fitted new 2" deluge line and refurbished gate valve

Galaxy II

Installed and fitted new cement unit

Deconstructed Haliburton cement unit and installed new

Slumberger unit.

Pipefitting - various pipefitting, including cement line

Mechanical - installed a number of new valves

Fabrication - fabricated support brackets for pipework and also step over

Ocean Princess

Anchor winches - replaced hydraulic gearbox with new electric one Assembled new crane boom

Connecting hydraulic hoses in engine rooms

Bolted up walkways

Borgsten Dolphin

Crown traveling block refurbishment

Stripped down block, replaced sleeve bearings, burning and fabrication, assembled block

Replaced hydraulic lines in Moonpool

Education

City And Guilds - Engineering

Inverness Technical College
Inverness

Skills

  • Advanced machinery knowledge
  • Assembly line work
  • Bearing fitting
  • Efficient troubleshooting
  • Fabrication
  • Hydraulic systems proficiency
  • Hydraulic tool operation
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Pipe fitting
  • Proficient hand and power tool use
  • Safety consciousness
  • Technical drawing interpretation
  • Torque wrench usage
  • Welding
  • Clean UK Full driving licence & Motorcycle licence

Affiliations

When not working on vehicle projects I am building my ever evolving home music production studio which includes custom analogue modular synthesisers.

Timeline

Mechanical Fitter

Self Employed

Mechanical Fitter

Semco / Global Energy

City And Guilds - Engineering

Inverness Technical College
Mark Munro