Kgothatso Ntsoane
Candidate Engineering Technician
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineering Intern with hands-on experience at Volvo Trucks and Buses, excelling in engine diagnostics and system troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency as an Assembly Line Production Worker at Ford, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration skills while achieving consistent product quality in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Engineering Technician
Volvo Trucks and Busses
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Streamlined workflow within the team through effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, organizing professional development workshops for technical team.
Line Assembler
Ford (sub-Nomtec)
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Improved safety standards by adhering to company protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Upheld high-detail orientation while assembling intricate components, ensuring each piece met exact specifications for optimal fitment and function within final products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new techniques or working with different materials when required for various product lines or special projects.
- Ensured product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before moving them to the next stage in the process.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
06.2024
Skills
Technical specifications
Troubleshooting
SharePoint
Technical analysis
Maintenance and repairs
Root-cause analysis
Mechanical aptitude
Excellent communication techniques
Deadline compliance
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Candidate Engineering Technician - Volvo Trucks and Busses
02.2023 - Current
Line Assembler - Ford (sub-Nomtec)
01.2022 - 10.2023
Denver Technical College - Diploma, Mechanical Engineering