Mapungwana Freedom

Location: ****-** Tshabalala, P.O. Nkulumane

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Telephone: +263-***-***-***) / +252-***-***-***)

Email: adyxym@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Link: www.linkedin.com/in/freedom-tafara-mapungwana-8497696/

Professional Profile

‘Technically oriented Technician with over 13 years’ of mechanical experience in the delivery of effective support to service, troubleshoot and repair various vehicles, plant machines, primary automobiles across the automotive and transportation industry.’

Proven track record in the testing and inspection of vehicle components, fault finding, machine repair, preventive maintenance, and utilization of computerized diagnostic tools. Strong communication skills with a solid history in collaborating with technical teams and in the delivery of excellent customer service when performing vehicle services and inspections. Possesses the ability to recognize and address vehicle problems with the appropriate sense of urgency and mediation from onset to resolution. Core Skills

• Electrical Troubleshooting • Vehicle Diagnostics • Vehicle Servicing

• Vehicle Repairs • Aluminum / Steel Welding • Transmission Repair

• Preventative Maintenance

• Interpretation of Technical

Drawings, Service Manuals

• Emission Diagnostics

• Hydraulics system repairs

• Health & Safety Compliance

• Proficient MS Word, MS

Excel

Career Summary

Company : AMS Global - UNSOS Project

Position : Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Period : June 2021 to Date

Equipment Type: Folk lifts, Backhoe loaders, Skid Steers, Motor graders, Trucks, Trailers, container/material handlers Models of Equipment: Terex Stackers, Manitou folk lifts, Doosan folk lifts, Hyster folk lifts, Toyota forklifts, Caterpillar equipment

,XCMG equipment, Bartoja trailer, Henred trailer

Duties:

• Inspect, manage and control daily repairs on vehicles including oil change and tire changes.

• Carry out fault diagnosis on complex pneumatic and hydraulics systems.

• Keep abreast of most recent technical information and collaborate with other diesel mechanics.

• Replace or repair faulty parts including clutches, wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbs, exhaust systems, steering mechanism.

• Interpret diagnostic test results accurately and writing detailed inspection reports and repair plan.

• Follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instructions and specifications during the execution of repair work.

• Meticulously document all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions utilizing computer-based Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).

• Ensure that all parts requests have been validated and submitted to Supply Chain Management (SCM) in a timely manner.

• Performing service calls on job sites to recover mission and non-mission capable vehicles to workshop for repairs.

• Complete test drive to account for work carried out.

• Maintain a clean and orderly workshop/site to promote safe working environment.

• Present reports and plans to workshop supervisor/manager on repair options and costs.

• Use of power tools, machines and hand tools safely.

Company : AMS Global - NMS-GVS Project

Position : Diesel Mechanic Lead

Period : Feb 2021 to May 2021

Equipment Type: Trucks, Trailers, Light vehicle, forklifts, Models of Equipment: Hyster folklifts, Toyota forklifts, Bartoja trailer, Henred trailer, DAF, Volvo FH, FM, International, Freightliner, ERF, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford Ranger, Kamaz, IVECO Duties:

• Perform inspections and identified and diagnosed any underlying issues and causes of any malfunctions.

• Perform repair of engines, transmissions, suspension and steering, fuel and ignition (CNG), electrical systems, brakes, and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

• Carry out Pre-delivery Inspections.

• Assisting all workshop staff to service and maintain Military vehicles and machinery properly.

• Ensures the on-time, accurate preparation, submission and distribution of reports as required including time-sheets and accurate in-depth account of work carried out.

• Preparing spare parts that will be used for preventative maintenance and ova haul.

• Assist customers with the upkeep of service work to ensure compliance with service agreements.

• Uphold paper-flow procedures requiring the documentation of correct mileage, hours, warranties and core parts.

• Perform final operational tests on all vehicles to quality-check all repairs.

• Maintained constant dedication to quality, maximized accuracy, and ensued that 100% of jobs were completed correctly the first time.

• Reduced human error by implementation of safety precaution standards where ever possible.

Company : Shepco Industrial Supplies

Position : Diesel Mechanic

Period : Feb 2020 to Feb 2021

Equipment Type: Trucks, Trailers, Light vehicle, forklifts, Models of Equipment: Hyster folklifts, Toyota forklifts, Henred trailer, TATA, MAN DIESEL, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford Ranger,

Duties:

• Performed safety and courtesy inspections and mechanical maintenance repairs inclusive of preventative maintenance, balancing, welding, battery check, oil changes, lubrication's and tune ups.

• Conducted inspections in line with work orders to achieve the correct operating condition of brake systems, steering mechanism, wheel bearings and other critical components.

• Keeps abreast of most recent technical information and fault-finding methods and ensure the dissemination of the necessary information to key personnel.

• Employed manual processes and computerized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical malfunctions.

• Delivered service advice and labor estimates and performed other relative duties as assigned by the workshop Foreman/Manager.

• Repairing damaged, malfunction, unit parts with the vehicle.

• Test drive the vehicles to check if the fault has been rectified.

• Communicating with vehicle/machine operators.

• Effectively led internal projects providing results across lines of businesses to achieve corporate goals and objectives.

• Implemented preventive maintenance program resulted in decreasing frequency of major breakdowns from weekly to annual occurrence.

Company : Jambo Groupe SARL

Position : Diesel Mechanic

Period : Dec 2017 - 31 Aug 2018

Equipment Type: Trucks, Trailers, Light vehicle, forklifts, Models of Equipment: Hyster folklifts, Toyota forklifts, Henred trailer, DAF, ERF, VOLVO, INTERNATIONAL, FREIGHTLINER, TATA, MAN DIESEL, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford Ranger Duties:

• Consulting the driver and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required.

• Running diagnostic tests on diesel/petrol (Perkins, Cummins and Detroit) engines and interpreting the results and offer suitable solutions.

• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering, exhausts and use of arc and gas welding on equipment.

• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts.

• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.

• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks.

• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.

• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.

• Assigned to drive goods vehicle from Immigration depot to Jambo warehouse.

• Teach and train drivers how to conduct general checks and prevent untimely breakdowns.

Company : Afghan Integrated Support Services – Afghan Fleet & Group Services Position : Diesel Mechanic Lead

Period : Jan 2013 – 15 Feb 2015

Equipment Type: Trucks, Trailers, Light vehicle, forklifts, Models of Equipment: Hyster folklifts, Toyota forklifts, Henred trailer, HMMWV, KAMAZ, MARC, DAF, VOLVO, INTERNATIONAL, FREIGHTLINER, Toyota, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford Ranger Duties:

• Under take non-trade tasks incidental to work.

• Provide information both written and verbal of work done for accounting and recording.

• Perform other duties as required by the manager and trades people.

• Under supervision to carry out Pre Delivery Inspections, repairs and servicing as set out in the customers work orders.

• Work to manufacturer’s specifications and quality guidelines on HMMWV, IVECO, International, Freightliner, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Landcruiser, Volvo.

• Under supervision, develop the skills for design and fabrication of non-engineered projects.

• Under supervision, diagnose and repair engines, transmission and final drive systems including manual and automatic transmissions.

• Check all repair work performed in shop for completeness, including physical inspections and road tests before vehicle is turned back to the user.

• Work with external mechanics.

Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2011 Apprenticeship Training in Heavy and Light Vehicles Ingwebu Breweries Zimbabwe

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma Part 1 Automotive Engineering

Bulawayo Polytechnic College (2011)

National Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Bulawayo Polytechnic College (2009)

References:

Tinashe Madoro

Workshop Supervisor at AMS

Email: adyxym@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +252*********

Godwin Tashaya

Workshop Manager at Shepco

Email: adyxym@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +263*********

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