Aikins Fome
56 Swan Road, High Wycombe,WA
Summary
Dynamic Plant Mechanic with extensive experience at WesTrac, excelling in component disassembly and rebuild. Demonstrated leadership in training new team members and driving operational efficiency. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, commitment to safety, and strong teamwork. Seeking to lead the transmission disassembly team to promote high safety standards, foster a positive can-do attitude, and further develop industrial knowledge and skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Mechanic
Westrac
Guildford, WA
10.2023 - Current
- Executed disassembly and inspection of various transmissions, torque converters, final drives, differentials, steering clutch and brake for Caterpillar plant machinery.
- Operated high-risk equipment, including forklifts and cranes, for component transport.
- Training new starters and apprentices in workshop procedures and attitudes to promote SPARC values and foster a strong team-oriented environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and efficient task completion.
- Planned and reported workshop hazards promptly to minimize exposure risks.
- Utilized Westrac and Caterpillar applications daily for internal and customer service needs.
- Maintains standard housekeeping and contamination control before, during, and after each job.
- Over the past couple of months, I’ve significantly stepped up to support the transmission, differential, and final drive disassembly sections by improving key disassembly processes.
Cat Mechanic
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Takoradi, Ghana
03.2016 - 10.2023
- Disassembly and assembly of various Caterpillar components, including transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic pumps, control valves, final drives, differentials, and brakes.
- Conducting accurate inspection and measurement of disassembled components to assess damage and determine reusability.
- Testing and adjustment of transmissions, torque converters, ICM and mechanical control valves.
- Prepares a detailed parts list using the Service Information System (SIS), and also prepares a detailed service report at the end of each job.
- Maintains standard housekeeping and contamination control before, during, and after each job.
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Jubilee Technical Training Centre. Ghana
Takoradi, Ghana
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Working safely in an engineering environment.
- Maintenance, disassembly, troubleshooting, fault finding, and repair of various mechanical assemblies, including pumps, air compressors, valves, and other related components.
- Correct use of measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Safe and correct use of threading tools, drills, and hacksaws.
- Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively.
- Using and communicating technical informations.
- Producing components using hand fitting techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11-2016
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Jubilee Technical Training Centre
Takoradi, Ghana.07-2015
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Coast Polytechnic, Now Technical University.
Cape Coast, Ghana.06-2009
Advance Certificate Part II - Motor Vehicle Technician Part II
NVTI
Takoradi, Ghana.07-2005
Advance Certificate Part I - Motor Vehicle Technician Part I
Samata Institute of Technology
Takoradi, Ghana.07-2004
Intermediate Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Kikam Technical Institute
Kikam, Ghana.07-2002
Skills
- Component rebuild and disassembly
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Team coaching
- Results orientation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new systems
- Quick learning and upgrading
- Contamination control practices
- Multitasking in busy environments
- Health and safety practices
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Professional
References
Deen Seelahudeen - 0425271773 Paul Okyne - +233 243178490
Westrac, Workshop Supervisor Mantrac Ghana, Leading Hand Powertrain
Timeline
Plant Mechanic
Westrac
10.2023 - Current
Cat Mechanic
Mantrac Ghana Limited
03.2016 - 10.2023
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Jubilee Technical Training Centre. Ghana
07.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Jubilee Technical Training Centre
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Coast Polytechnic, Now Technical University.
Advance Certificate Part II - Motor Vehicle Technician Part II
NVTI
Advance Certificate Part I - Motor Vehicle Technician Part I
Samata Institute of Technology
Intermediate Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Kikam Technical Institute