Johannes Dawid Swanepoel
Postmasburg
Summary
Hardworking petrol and diesel mechanic specialist and with 22 years of experience. Proficient in handling hazardous materials, maintaining fuel security and optimizing flow for safety and efficiency. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing prior knowledge, experience and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Petrol & Diesel-mechanic
Assmang - Beeshoek Mine
2013.09 - Current
- Maintained, tested and repaired petrol and diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and other vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
- Service and maintenance of the following equipment included: Trip 77's; 77 CAT; 992 Loaders; small trucks; Bob CAT's; Quantum buses; Corolla's; Toyota Hilux's; Diesel Centrifugal pumps; water pumps; generators; lighting plants & forklifts.
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Self-employed
2013.03 - 2013.09
- Serviced and maintained engins, gearboxes, clutch overhauls, brakes, brake systems, CV joints, suspensions etc.
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Khumani Mine
2010.01 - 2013.02
- Serviced and maintained: CAT 777's; CAT 992's; CAT 994's; CAT 789's; MAN trucks; Dyna's; Manitou; Bob CAT; 2.5 & 3.0 Isuzu engines; 2.5 & 3.0 Hilux engines
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Van der Linde Toyota Motors
2005.01 - 2009.12
- Did some auto-electrician duties eg. starters, alternators, repairs on wiring harnesses, air-conditioner system installations and repairs, radio installations, central locking installations.
- Wheel-alignments, engin overhauls, gearbox repairs and overhauls, clutch overhauls, brakes overhauls, steering system repairs, suspension repairs, differential repairs.
- Vehicles included cars, trucks and utes.
Diesel Mechanic
HJ Booysen Drilling
2004.01 - 2004.12
- Serviced and maintained: Diamond drills used to drill diamond core at Welgevonden area, Compressors, Tractors, Trucks and other vehicles.
Petrol and Diesel Mechanic
Van der Linde Toyota Motors
1997.05 - 2003.11
- Did some auto-electrician duties eg. starters, alternators, repairs on wiring harnesses, air-conditioner system installations and repairs, radio installations, central locking installations.
- Wheel-alignments, engin overhauls, gearbox repairs and overhauls, clutch overhauls, brakes overhauls, steering system repairs, suspension repairs, differential repairs.
- Vehicles included cars, trucks and utes.
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
AMM - Beeshoek Mine
1994.01 - 1997.05
- Hydraulic REbuild Workshop: Stripped transmissions, hydraulic pump pistons & gear pumps, hydraulic cylinders, Orbitro valves & valve bodies, Inspection and measurement of components according to specifications along with qualified mechanic.
- Assist mechanic in rebuild of transmissions & hydraulic pumps.
- Tested pumps for pressure, flow & leak off, transmission on dino to ensure all pressures are according to specifications.
- Fault finding on hydraulic components of trucks and front end loaders
- Housekeeping
- Engin Rebuild Shop: strip, clean and rebuild of Magirus Deutsch engines, 16 cylinder Two stroke Detroit diesel engines, Perkins engines, 6 cylinder Layland engines, ADE engine, 2.5 Isuzu & 2.4 Toyota Hilux engines
- Engine tune-ups & fault finding.
- Assist with stripping, cleaning, rebuilding & inspection of pumps.
- Washed parts.
- Tested engines on dino machines.
- Maintenance on P&H cranes as well as 950 front end loaders.
Education
N1 & N2
Northern Cape Technical College
09.1999
Motor Mechanic
Motor Industry Training Board
Johannesburg04.2000
N1 & N2
Northern Cape Technical College
09.1999
High School Diploma -
High School Postmasburg
Postmasburg12.1993
Skills
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Filter Replacement
- Mechanical Expertise
- Air Conditioning Service
- Repair Cost Estimation
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Coordination with Service Team
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Wheel Alignment
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Engine Rebuilds
Accomplishments
Was awarded a certificate as a Toyota Pro-Technician.
Attended Toyota training: Avanza, Avensis, RunX, Camry, Prado training.
Certificate of competence in: Overhead Cranes; Basic Rigging.
Certification in Advanced Health and Safety Environmental Representative & Advanced Office Basic Health and Safety
Timeline
Petrol & Diesel-mechanic
Assmang - Beeshoek Mine
2013.09 - Current
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Self-employed
2013.03 - 2013.09
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Khumani Mine
2010.01 - 2013.02
Petrol & Diesel Mechanic
Van der Linde Toyota Motors
2005.01 - 2009.12
Diesel Mechanic
HJ Booysen Drilling
2004.01 - 2004.12
Petrol and Diesel Mechanic
Van der Linde Toyota Motors
1997.05 - 2003.11
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
AMM - Beeshoek Mine
1994.01 - 1997.05
N1 & N2
Northern Cape Technical College
Motor Mechanic
Motor Industry Training Board
N1 & N2
Northern Cape Technical College
High School Diploma -
High School Postmasburg
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