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Eugene Crafford

Bulwer

Summary

Motor Mechanic skilled in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in various vehicles. Conducts routine servicing and maintenance to uphold vehicle reliability and performance. Committed to ensuring safety standards through thorough inspections and quality workmanship.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Motor Mechanic

Timbermech
Bulwer, Kwazulu-Natal
11.2024 - Current
  • Mechanic on earth-moving equipment.
  • Uphold and maintain earth-moving equipment.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce faults.
  • Identified mechanical faults, determined causes and ordered new parts to resolve issues.

Motor Mechanic

East Toyota
Eshowe, Kwazulu-Natal
01.2021 - 10.2024

Completed an apprenticeship and qualified as a mechanic at Toyota.

Repaired and maintained vehicles and generators.

  • Conducted routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles, including oil changes, tyre rotations, and brake checks.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ordering new stock as necessary to ensure availability for scheduled repairs.
  • Dismantled vehicle parts to diagnose and trace faults.
  • Restored and replaced damaged parts to eliminate further issues.
  • Specialised in the servicing and repair of brakes, suspension systems, and exhausts, enhancing vehicle safety and reliability.
  • Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical faults in various types of vehicles, enhancing vehicle performance and safety.
  • Identified and fixed engine faults impacting function, performance or fuel-efficiency.
  • Conducted road tests on vehicles post-repair to verify the quality and safety of workmanship.
  • Cleaned inside of vehicles to sanitise and meet customer expectations.
  • Completed routine servicing of vehicles to brand technical standards to reduce likelihood of future mechanical issues.
  • Provided detailed explanations to customers regarding the nature of repairs and maintenance required.
  • Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new oil.
  • Replaced worn and damaged parts such as tyres, batteries, and exhaust systems to maintain vehicle integrity.

Mechanic

Eshowe Ford
Eshowe, Kwazulu-Natal
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Technician.
  • Service motor vehicles.
  • Identified mechanical faults, determined causes and ordered new parts to resolve issues.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks, including oil changes, tyre rotations, and fluid top-ups, to prevent future mechanical failures.
  • Ran vehicle diagnostics to pinpoint repair requirements.
  • Serviced vehicles to high standards, increasing performance and lifespan.
  • Identified and fixed engine faults impacting function, performance or fuel-efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and repaired a wide range of vehicle issues, including engine malfunctions and electrical faults, to maintain optimal performance.
  • Dismantled vehicle parts to diagnose and trace faults.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce faults.
  • Performed diagnostic investigations into vehicle electrical system faults, providing reports on faults found and recommending solutions.
  • Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
  • Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new oil.

Smash & Grab

Eshowe Ford
Eshowe, Kwazulu-Natal
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Smash and Grab technician

Education

Impak Onderwysdiens
Richards Bay

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Parts ordering
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

  • Solar Film Foundation - 11 May 2018
  • Merseta Motor Mechanic, Level 1, 20 October 2021, 17/5041/211010
  • Merseta Motor Mechanic, Level 2, 06 September 2022, 17/5041/220906
  • Merseta Motor Mechanic, Level 3, 05 April 2023, 17/5041/230405
  • MERSETA Motor Mechanic, Level 4, 21 November 2023, 17/5041/231121
  • Trade Certificate - 12/219255Level [Number] [Area of certification]

Interests

  • Fishing

Timeline

Motor Mechanic

Timbermech
11.2024 - Current

Motor Mechanic

East Toyota
01.2021 - 10.2024

Mechanic

Eshowe Ford
01.2019 - 01.2021

Smash & Grab

Eshowe Ford
05.2018 - 01.2019

Impak Onderwysdiens
Eugene Crafford