Tristan Liam

Motivated Junior Technician with 1 year and 2 months of workshop experience at CoolTranz & CoolBus Systems, plus 2 weeks of hands-on suspension workshop experience at MP Custom Valve Suspension. Practical experience includes transport refrigeration, auto electrical work, arc welding, gas cutting, brazing, basic mechanical repairs and suspension rebuilding.

Completed Northlink College Welding

Phase 1.

Suspension Workshop Trainee at MP Custom Valve Suspension (2026 – 2026)

• Assisted with stripping and rebuilding motorcycle and motorsport suspension units.
• Rebuilt a Kawasaki KX250 rear shock under senior technician supervision.
• Worked with Öhlins, Reiger, Bilstein, Fox, King and Showa suspension components.
• Used a vacuum bleed machine during shock rebuilding.
• Worked with shim stacks, seal heads, IFP systems and clicker adjustments.

Junior Technician at CoolTranz & CoolBus Systems (2023-01 – 2024-02)

• Assisted with servicing and repairing transport refrigeration systems.
• Gained hands-on experience with auto electrical wiring and diagnostics.
• Performed arc welding, gas cutting and basic fabrication tasks.
• Worked alongside experienced technicians and developed practical fault-finding skills.

Welding in Welding – Northlink College (2025)

Grade 12 (Matric) – Portland High School (2021)