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Duncan Kashimba

Duncan Kashimba

Lusaka

Summary

Enthusiastic heavy-duty mechanic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of mechanical systems and hydraulics. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in repair and rebuild of mechanical components and engine servicing. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals, and identifying areas for cost cutting and process improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Mechanic

Westrac Caterpillar
10.2024 - Current

Able to execute work safely according to SWP and following safety instructions. Stripping and assessment of C175 and 3500 large engines and sub components.

Stripping engine components i.e. pumps, fan drives, fuel filters and oil filters. Cleaning parts after stripping, carry out assessment and generate assessment reports based on the findings and caterpillar specifications.

Stripping, assessment and overhauling large engines cylinder heads according to specifications and caterpillar standards.

Leading Hand Mechanic

Hitachi Construction Machinery
11.2012 - 09.2024
  • Stripping, assessment and assembling of all hitachi mechanical components for AC drive dump trucks, excavators and medium construction machines.
  • Ensuring that quality control is done and documented at both assessment and assembly stage according to hitachi standards.
  • Experience in developing trainee mechanics, and disseminating knowledge.
  • Ensuring safety and standard working procedures are adhered to at all times.

Artisan Mechanic

Grizzly Mining Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2012
  • Performed routine maintenance and servicing on a fleet of Bell ADT machines, B35D, B40D, CAT 740B and CAT 375 excavators.
  • Monitoring machine running hours and following up on field information reports.
  • Ensuring that service parts were available for every machine on service schedule.

Mechanic Trainee

AAC Mining Executors
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on atlas copco underground rocket boomers, loaders and haul trucks.
  • Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
  • Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.

Education

Service Technician Certificate -

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia
01.2021

Transport and Logistics - undefined

Northern Technical College
Ndola
01.2014

Heavy Equipment Technician - undefined

Northern Technical College
Ndola
01.2007

No Degree - Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology

Trade Skills Australia
Perth, WA
06-2024

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Working culture
  • Target oriented
  • Communication skills
  • Advisory skills
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

  • Great mechanical skills
  • Leading employees
  • Mechanical abilities
  • Engine systems, repair/servicing
  • Engineering measuring instruments
  • Possessing a valid driver's license
  • Member of engineering institute of Zambia

Timeline

Plant Mechanic

Westrac Caterpillar
10.2024 - Current

Leading Hand Mechanic

Hitachi Construction Machinery
11.2012 - 09.2024

Artisan Mechanic

Grizzly Mining Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2012

Mechanic Trainee

AAC Mining Executors
01.2008 - 09.2009

Transport and Logistics - undefined

Northern Technical College

Heavy Equipment Technician - undefined

Northern Technical College

Service Technician Certificate -

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia

No Degree - Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology

Trade Skills Australia
Duncan Kashimba