Inklebert Tafira
Somerville,WA
Summary
Results-driven Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Goldfields Toyota, excelling in diagnostic troubleshooting and engine repair. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance through meticulous inspections and routine maintenance. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to team collaboration ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Dedicated automotive technician with several years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent service skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Goldfields Toyota
Kalgoorlie, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle models and types.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Performed accessory fitting to suit mine specifications.
- Providing expert advice in relation to current mechanical condition of vehicles.
- Taking all necessary steps to diagnose and ensure the correct operation under dealer warranty.
- Reporting all necessary work,service or repairs to service manager and record using in-house database.
- Providing guidance and training to apprentice service technicians.
- Maintaining safe working environment through ensuring the correct operation of all tools and special equipment.
- Test driving and conducting final assessment prior to the delivery of vehicles to guests.
- Ordering parts needed as part of warranty service.
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Removing and fitting all defective parts on vehicles as per repair orders.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning quality control standards.
Automotive Mechanic
Amtec Motors
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2014 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair workflows and improve efficiency.
- Carried out service and maintenance of vehicles as scheduled such as oil change,lubrication,egine tune up to ensure smooth running of vehicle and compliance with pollution regulations.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts following industry standards.
- Trained junior mechanics on proper procedures and best practices for safety compliance.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Carried out service and maintanance of customer vehicles as scheduled such as oil change,lubrication,engine tune up to ensure smooth running.
- Diagnosis of mechanical faults on vehicle and also basic electrical faults.
- Attended break downs.
- Carried out diagnosis with the assistance of a computer (Consult 3).
- Carried out inspections to issue a pre road worthiness.
- Repaired and replacement of worn defective parts on vehicles as per repair orders.
- Carried out engine,suspension and manual transmission overhauls referring to service manual as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace following safety protocols.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies in automotive engineering through regular training courses.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Apprenticeship
Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund
02.2010 - 02.2014
National Diploma in Automotive Technology
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2012 - 12.2013
National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Maintaining records
- Replacing parts
- Job scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue resolution
Certification
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 2022.
- Toyota Service Technician Certificate 2023
- Toyota Professional Technician 2023
- Toyota Electrification Safety Module 2023
- Certificate of Completing Apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics (to include diesel and tractors).2014
- National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics 2011
- National Diploma in Automotive Engineering 2013
- Class C Western Australia Manual Driving licence
Garikayi Chirenda
Goldfields Toyota Department Manager
GChirenda@goldfieldstoyota.com.au
0466954878
Ngoni Dopota
Amtec Nissan Service Advisor
dopotan@amtec.co.zw
+263774054608
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Goldfields Toyota
07.2023 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Amtec Motors
04.2014 - 04.2023
National Diploma in Automotive Technology
Harare Polytechnic
01.2012 - 12.2013
National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Harare Polytechnic
01.2011 - 12.2011
Apprenticeship
Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund
02.2010 - 02.2014