Kudzai Machanyangwa
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Fourth-year Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic with four years of experience at Cavpower working on Caterpillar mobile plant equipment. Skilled in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, trucks, and other CAT machines. Knowledge of hydraulic, and electrical systems with proven ability to work independently and safely. Seeking to complete trade qualification and continue career growth in mobile plant maintenance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic
Cavpower
01.2021 - Current
- Serviced and repaired Caterpillar mobile plant equipment including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and trucks.
- Diagnosed hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults using CAT diagnostic systems.
- Performed breakdown repairs in workshop.
- Completed service reports and maintenance records.
- Maintained safe and clean work environment in line with WHS procedures.
- Progressed to 4th year apprentice trusted with independent servicing tasks.
- Identified recurring hydraulic fault, reducing downtime across fleet.
- Recognised for consistent safe work practices and reliability.
Education
Certificate III - Mobile Plant Technology
TAFE SA
Skills
- Hydraulic system diagnostics and repairs
- Diesel engine servicing and fault-finding
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Welding and basic fabrication
- Use of Caterpillar diagnostic tools and software
- WHS compliance and safe work practices
- Team collaboration and communication
- Ability to work independently
- Problem-solving and time management
Certification
- Forklift Licence
- Trainee Aircon ticket
- Drivers Licence
Timeline
Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic
Cavpower
01.2021 - Current
Certificate III - Mobile Plant Technology
TAFE SA
Tools & Equipment
- Torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, lifting equipment, rad torque gun.
- Caterpillar diagnostic software[SIS] and multimeters
- Workshop machinery (press, welders MIG, Oxy)