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Athenkosi Kasa

Port Elizabeth

Summary

  • Electrician with 4 years of both theoretical and practical experience in providing technical equipment
    support, ongoing maintenance, defect resolution as well as technical and methodical amplitude with
    ability to analyze circuits. I can manage projects timely from concepts to completion utilizing innovative
    systems and streamlined operation. In summary I specialize in systematic problem solving, project,
    procurement, fault finding, and analysis.
  • Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Volkswagen, excelling in quality assurance and inspection processes. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective communication and technical expertise. Skilled in troubleshooting and regulatory compliance, ensuring optimal factory utility layouts. Recognized for streamlining operations and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

End of Line Repairs

Volkswagen
01.2025 - Current

Assembly End of Line

  • Car marshalling
  • Wheel alignment
  • Roller testing
  • Zoll tag tagging
  • Stringo driving
  • Fitment
  • Trim repairs

Inspector

Volkswagen
07.2024 - 12.2024

Assembly

  • Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Road test
  • Water test
  • Car DKA auditing

Operator

Volkswagen
06.2022 - 08.2022

Body shop

  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.

Electrician

TM Electrical Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Commercial installations
  • Panel wiring running cables
  • Fault finding, house wiring

Electrical Apprentice

Volkswagen
03.2018 - 05.2021

B PLANT

  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • DC Motors Panel wiring.
  • Scada system.
  • 3 Phase motors.
  • Robotics (basics) .
  • Basic hand skills.
  • Motor testing.
  • PLC Siemens step 7.
  • Hydraulics (basics & electro).
  • Cables Instruments and testing equipment.
  • Motor testing.
  • Transformers (PT`s & CT`s).
  • Single phase motor.
  • Components identification.
  • Welding (arc , gas & gas cutting).
  • Electrical design and interpretation.


BODY SHOP

  • Filling sealer drums.
  • Changing electrodes on spot weld robots.
  • Changing sealer nozzle.
  • Changing grinding wheels.
    on grinding robots.
  • Filling studs for stud robots.
  • Changing leaser lens on leaser robots.
  • Checking camera on
    measuring robots.
  • Checking mark nozzle on marking robot.


PAINT SHOP

Spray Booth

  • Cleaning booth floors and walls
  • Inspect air flow
  • Empty and hazardous waste
  • Clean spray nozzle robots and equipment
  • Clean intake and exhaust grillers
  • Wipe down light fixtures
  • Inspect door seals and latches

Paint mix room

  • Agitation/Stirring
  • Filtration
  • Sample Testing
  • Tank cleaning
  • Batch records

Ovens

  • Check and record temperature profiles
  • Inspect control panel indicators
  • Confirm airflow and pressure readings
  • Ensure doors and seals are intact and closed properly
  • check for unusual sounds or smells

Electroplating

  • Check Solids content
  • Maintain bath temperature
  • Monitor pH and conductivity
  • Check for contamination (oil,dirt)
  • Agitate bath /Check circulation
  • Replace /clean filters and strainers


Education

No Degree - Electrical Engineering. Qualified Red Seal

Volkswagen South Africa Learning Academy
Uitenhage, South Africa
04-2021

No Degree - Electrical Engineering N1,N2,and N3

Port Elizabeth College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01-2017

No Degree - Grade 12

Little Flower High
Qumbu, South Africa
12-2016

Skills

  • Communication
  • Technical expertise
  • Team player
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Conflict management
  • regulatory compliance
  • factory utility layouts

Additional Information

REFERANCES

  • Mr Jabulani | Electrician TM Electrical |082 843 8998
  • Mr Jones |B plant VWSA HR | 041 996 6466 |jones03@vwsa.za
  • Mr Shazi –A plant VWSA Maintenance supervisor at body shop |060 573 9280
    |phumlani.shazi@vwsa.co.za

Timeline

End of Line Repairs

Volkswagen
01.2025 - Current

Inspector

Volkswagen
07.2024 - 12.2024

Operator

Volkswagen
06.2022 - 08.2022

Electrician

TM Electrical Services
01.2022 - 04.2022

Electrical Apprentice

Volkswagen
03.2018 - 05.2021

No Degree - Electrical Engineering. Qualified Red Seal

Volkswagen South Africa Learning Academy

No Degree - Electrical Engineering N1,N2,and N3

Port Elizabeth College

No Degree - Grade 12

Little Flower High
Athenkosi Kasa