DANFORD CHITATE

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OBJECTIVE

I'm looking for full-time work in the role of Diesel Mechanic in the farming, fishing, forestry and mining industry.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am aiming to give my skill fully to the company and achieve Company goals through my skills and knowledge contribution. I am currently working as diesel mechanic with various models of earth moving machines and heavy duty trucks. My aim is to give my technical and skills to dynamic and challenging world of earth moving machines, trucks and diesel plants maintenance. Looking for a suitable, challenging and responsible position in the field of relevance where my experience and skills can be fully utilized. Need position that is broad, demanding and offers opportunity of advancement within the organization.

WORK HISTORY

The Wattle Company (Pvt)

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Mar 2021 - Present

Diesel Mechanic

Full time job. The Wattle Company is a forestry company which does planting, harvesting and production of sawn timber. There is a wide range of equipment; Skylines, Tele Loggers, Tractor backhoe Loaders, Side Loaders, Sino trucks XCMG Loaders and Graders only to mention a few.

Team leading, allocating duties and supervision.

Fabricating and welding and gas cutting during maintenance.

Able to maintain and rectify problems on Transmission, Engines, Differential Units, Hydraulic Pumps and Pneumatics systems.

Repairing, servicing, of machines. Installation of new Pumps, Engines, Clutch assembly, Brakes, Transmissions and hydraulic cylinders.

Ordering of Spares and consumables. Completion of job cards, writing breakdowns reports and giving feedback to supervisor on completed tasks.

Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organisation for development purposes.

Engine overhauls, suspension system, braking system, transmission system- gearbox overhauls. Basic electrical faulty finding and problem solving.

Replacing leaking hydraulics pipes and components such steering cylinders and boom cylinders. Change of damaged seals on hydraulic machines.

Supervising and guiding apprentices and trainees.

Carry out preventive maintenance to all earth moving machines and trucks

Gobonzela Construction

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Mar 2019 - May 2020

Diesel Mechanic

This was a full time job. Gobonzela Construction is a Forestry Service and Construction Company which does Planting, Harvesting, Pruning, Road and Infrastructure Services. There is a wide range of Equipment, Dump trucks, Tractors, UD Trucks, TATA, Wheel Loaders, only to mention a few.

Carry out scheduled services and maintenance of earth moving machines and trucks.

Disassembling and assembling of hydraulic motors, Hydraulic Cylinders and pumps.

Perfectly read and interpret schematic diagrams pneumatic and hydraulic.

Removing and fitting components transmissions, injectors, Engines, final drives and doing adjustments and calibration on components.

Troubles shooting and problems solving of all vehicle systems, engine overhauls and assembling.

Changing of electrical components such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic starters. Change testing of alternators. Testing of solenoids and other electrical units and circuits.

Attending to weekly safety meetings. Carry out housekeeping, cleaning of tools

Completion of job cards, writing breakdowns reports and giving feedback to supervisor on completed tasks.

Overhauling of gearboxes such as Z.F models, Eton fuller transmission and replace of faulty components e.g worn out dog teeth, gears and synchronizes units.

Attending to breakdowns of company vehicles and earth moving machines.

Quest Motors Service Center

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

Diesel Mechanic (Apprentice)

This was on the job training as part of my apprentice training of motor vehicle mechanics (diesel and tractor) Preventive maintenance on the following equipment. Trucks- MAN and UD Buses, DAF, Iveco Daily, Yutong and VW Utility Vehicles Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, Isuzu,Bmw

Vehicle Service and Diagnosis of Various Brands of Passenger Vehicles

Clutch Plate, Pressure Plate, Flywheel and Thrust Bearing Replacement

Brake pads, Brake shoes, Disc and Drum Replacement and Master Cylinders,Slave Cylinders

Air Conditioner Diagnosis and Repairs

Differential Unit Overhauls [Pinion Height, Tooth Contact, Backlash and End-Float Settings]

Engine overhauls, suspension system, braking system, transmission system- gearbox overhauls. Basic electrical faulty finding and problem solving.

Ordering of spares to specifications.

Angin Diamond Company

Chiadzwa, Zimbabwe

Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

Heavy Duty (Apprentice)

This was on the job training as part of my apprentice training of motor vehicle mechanics (diesel and tractor). Preventive maintenance on the following mining machine: Frontend Loaders CAT950G,928G,966E,966F,988F,980H, 992D,988H, KAWASAKI Z80 and Z85, BELL,VOLVO, SDLG,LUIGONG. Excavators Hitachi 870cr,330-5,200-5G, Doosan, Hyundai, Sumitomo, SANY SY500H, 335C and 465C Graders- Bell, SDLG

General Service of Heavy Equipment and Light Vehicles.

Servicing and Repairing Generators.

Building and Repairing of Engines, Gearboxes and Differential Units

Automatic Gearbox Valve Board and Circuit Board Repairs and Replacement

Attending to breakdowns of company vehicles and earth moving machines.

Troubles shooting and problems solving of all vehicle systems, engine overhauls and assembling.

Replacing and fitting of hydraulic components

Disassembling and assembling of hydraulic motors and pumps.

Carry out preventive maintenance to all earth moving machines and trucks

Pressure testing hydraulic pumps and pressure adjustments on tandem pumps.

Wattle company

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

Diesel and Petrol Mechanic (Apprentice)

This was a training program to become an Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Attending to breakdowns of production equipment.

Hydraulics and Pneumatics troubleshooting

Diesel Engines, Steering Boxes, Hubs, Brake System, Clutch Assembly, Suspension, Differential Units, Hydraulics Pumps, Manual Transmissions, Automatic Transmissions Servicing and Overhaul

Light Focusing, Electrical Fault Finding and Fixing

Timing belts, serpentine belts, Tensioners and timing chain replacement

Differential unit overhauls [pinion height, tooth contact, backlash and end-float settings]

Overhauling and assembling of engines: Mercedes, Toyota, Detroit, Cummins, Wei- Chai, CAT, Deutz and Dongfeng.

Attending to weekly safety meetings.Carry out housekeeping, cleaning of tools

Servicing and maintaining of utility vehicles and trucks

Replacing leaking hydraulics pipes and components such steering cylinders and boom cylinders. Change of damaged seals on hydraulic machines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mutare polytechnic

Mutare, Zimbabwe

2014 - 2014

National certificate in Motor vehicle mechanics to include diesel and petrol (NZQA Level 4)

Manpower Development

Mutare, Zimbabwe

2013 - 2017

Apprenticeship certificate in Motor vehicle mechanics to include diesel and Tractors (NZQA Level 4 )

Manpower Development

Mutare, Zimbabwe

2013 - 2017

Class one Journey man in (Motor vehicle mechanics to include Diesel and Tractors) NZQA Level 4

Seke 3 high

Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

2007

Ordinary level

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Full Class 5 Licence with Retest, Defensive, Medical endorsements

Critical understanding of safety. Computer literate, Microsoft office word, excel, power point.

Using micrometers, vernier caliper to get accurate measurements.

Perfectly read and interpret schematic diagrams pneumatic and hydraulic.

Engines rebuild different commercial models such as CAT, Cummins, Wei-Chai, Mercedes and Detroit.

Use of hand power tools, eg angle grinders, impact wrench and drilling machines. Gas bottles, arc welding and gas cutting.

Able to operate class five vehicles, Teleloggers, Side loaders, Forklift.

Good in trouble shooting and problem solving within standardized time.

Ability to strip, assemble and fitting of hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps, valve and motors. Testing and pressure adjustments.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Positive attitude

Tackle any problem or faulty with winning mentality.

Flexible and adaptable

Can take quick decisions according to the nature of breakdown to fix problem.

Good time management.

Solve, fixing technical faults, breakdowns within stipulated time.

Good communication both verbal and written.

Can interpret schematic diagrams and read faulty codes easily as well take verbal instruction with understanding

Good teamwork

Always believe in sharing different ideas with workmates.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Employee of the month

2022

Best Apprentice

2016

INTERESTS

Reading out schematic diagrams.

Reading and researches of different automotive machines and systems.

I am a very active person who likes gym and physical fitness training.

REFEREES

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