Polo Mwinyi
Townsville,Queensland
Summary
I’m currently working as a Lv leading hand with redpath at Dugald river mine, on 2/2 fifo roaster. I’m skilled with strong technical aptitude, strong leadership skills and nearly 2 years mining experience. I’m seeking for a Light vehicle fitter position, where I will have the opportunity to put my skills into practice and learn more about automotive from a different point of view. I have good knowledge of repairing, preventative maintenance practices and tools of Automotive Trade. I'm Dedicated Automotive Technician with 6+ years in diag, service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting workshop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LEADING HAND LV FITTER
REDPATH
DUGALD RIVER, QLD
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Assisted in the development of long-term plans for the organisation's growth.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
- Oversaw the disposal of hazardous materials such as engine oil, brake fluid. in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Worked alongside technicians providing regular service, troubleshooting and upgrading equipment.
- Trained new staff members on proper safety protocols when working with heavy machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance functions on diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment.
- Maintained records of all repairs conducted by mechanics in the workshop.
- Organized daily work schedules for mechanics and allocated resources accordingly.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues to provide accurate diagnoses for customers' vehicles.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an effective manner.
Automotive Technician
EPEAGERS
Townsville, Queensland
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
Education
Certificate III - Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLD11.2022
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology - Automotive
TEC-NQ
Townsville 11.2018
Grade 12 Graduation -
TEC-NQ
Townsville 11.2018
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLD11.2018
Certificate II - Information, Digital Media And Technology
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLD11.2018
Certificate II - Skills For Work And Vocational Pathways
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLD11.2018
Certificate I - Information, Digital Media And Technology
Townsville State High School
Townsville, QLD02.2017
Grade 10 Certificate -
Townsville State High School
11.2016
White Card -
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLDCertificate II - Business
Tec-NQ
Douglas Townsville, QLDSome College (No Degree) -
AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID
HERMIT PARK, TOWNSVILLESkills
Some of the skills I have acquired during my time in the Automotive industry includes:
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
- AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting
- AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
- AURETU002 Recover vehicle refrigerants
- AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
- 'AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
- AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
- AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
- AURLTQ012 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
- AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
- AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
- AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
- AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
- AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
- AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
- AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
- AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
- AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
- AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts
- AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions
- AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Valid Driver's License
- Vehicle Inspections
- Transmission replacement
- Engine replacement
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Coaching
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Visionary thinking
- Training and mentoring
Additional Information
- I did the first 2 weeks of my first block of work experience on the 13th of march 2017, at Townsville City Ultra tune, then on the 12th of June 2017 did 2 weeks of work experience at Stuart drive Auto care, then on the 21 of August I did 1 week of work experience at twin cities automotive, then on the 28 of August I did 1 of work experience at automotive express, then on the 4th of September I did 2 weeks of work experience at Rasmussen mechanical and tyres, and on the 3 of October i did
Education and Training
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References
References Michael Hegarty Trade communication TEC-NQ 0747792199 Micheal.hegarty@tecnq.com.au Construction tradesman Neal Larsen Automotive Facilitator TEC-NQ 0747792199 Neal.larsen@tecnq.com.au Ty Morrison Automotive Facilitator Tec-NQ 0747792199 Ty.Morrison@tecnq.com.au Cameron GM Specialty vehicle townsville foreman 0423986893
Timeline
LEADING HAND LV FITTER
REDPATH
08.2023 - Current
Automotive Technician
EPEAGERS
11.2018 - 07.2023
Certificate III - Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Tec-NQ
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology - Automotive
TEC-NQ
Grade 12 Graduation -
TEC-NQ
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Tec-NQ
Certificate II - Information, Digital Media And Technology
Tec-NQ
Certificate II - Skills For Work And Vocational Pathways
Tec-NQ
Certificate I - Information, Digital Media And Technology
Townsville State High School
Grade 10 Certificate -
Townsville State High School
White Card -
Tec-NQ
Certificate II - Business
Tec-NQ
Some College (No Degree) -
AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID
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