Innocent Dhliwayo
Automotive Technician
Standerton
Summary
Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 12 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO/ AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Kundah Investments Pty Ltd
Standerton
07.2022 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
Automotive Technician
Smart Car Solutions
Standerton
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Senior Auto Electrician
Standerton Dieselek
Standerton
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
- Tested starters, door controls and generators for proper functioning.
- Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
- Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
- Serviced and repaired pumps, starters, motors and other types of electrical equipment.
Auto Electrician
La Rochelle Plant Hire
Standerton
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
- Performed semi-skilled and skilled work under direction of fully qualified auto electrician.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
- Tested starters, door controls and generators for proper functioning.
- Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
- Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
- Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
- Wired block diagrams and operated Type automatic test equipment to conduct preventive maintenance.
- Serviced and repaired pumps, starters, motors and other types of electrical equipment.
Education
National Certificate - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Mutare Polytechnic College
Mutare, Zimbabwe 01.2008 - 12.2010
G.C.E Advanced Level - English Literature, Divinity, Geography
Gaza High School
Chipinge, Zimbabwe 01.2004 - 12.2005
Skills
Automotive diagnostics
undefinedAdditional Information
Completed trade assessment with VETASSESS.
I have CERTIFICATE III as an Automotive Electrician.
Class 1 Journeyman.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Where you stumble and fall, there you discover the gold.
Joseph Campbell
Timeline
CEO/ AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Kundah Investments Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Smart Car Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Auto Electrician
Standerton Dieselek
07.2014 - 01.2021
Auto Electrician
La Rochelle Plant Hire
06.2012 - 07.2014
National Certificate - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Mutare Polytechnic College
01.2008 - 12.2010
G.C.E Advanced Level - English Literature, Divinity, Geography
Gaza High School
01.2004 - 12.2005
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