Timothy Machingauta
Donvale
Summary
Heavy duty diesel mechanic with wealthy of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance. A self-motivated individual, energetic, team player with a genuine desire to perform high quality work. Able to work unsupervised and flexible in my approach to work. Consistently adhere to manufacturer and company standards for maintenance and repair work. Goal driven and result oriented.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Kinetic Melbourne
Melbourne
11.2022 - Current
- Conducting preventive vehicle maintenance to ensure that vehicles are maintained to an efficient level and available for all operational needs.
- Conducting vehicle repair in timely manner to ensure required repairs are carried out quickly and efficiently.
- Undertaking maintenance and repair work on engines, transmissions, rectifying defects and faults.
- Attending to breakdowns.
- Perform diagnostic work and program changes using computers to ensure temperatures suit the seasonal changes.
- Maintaining electrical systems
- Performing brake test and conducting wheel rotations
- Undertaking regular servicing of vehicles as identified by company policies and procedures.
- Mentoring and assisting Apprentices and Trade assistance as requested, focusing on their safety while they undertake their work.
- Ensuring work orders are accurately recorded daily for all maintenance work carried out.
Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter
ATG- Buswest
WA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Operate and inspect heavy engines to diagnose defects
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs to Cummins ISL and Mercedes-Benz O500
- Major component overhauls
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults
- Test drive vehicles before and after repairs
- Ordering parts from suppliers
- Complete and sign off job cards
- Always ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Diesel Mechanic
Engineering and Logistics
South Africa
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Mobile mechanic
- Engine repairs and overhauls
- Clutch overhauls
- Brake overhauls
- Side tipper, flat deck and container trailer repairs.
Diesel Mechanic/ Foreman
Unitrans
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2009 - 02.2021
- Disassembled engines and examines parts for defects and excessive wear
- Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems by using diagnostic equipment
- Drove vehicles before and after repairs for diagnostic purposes
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services based on manufacturer's specifications
- Followed checklist to ensure that all keywork has been done.
- Completed administrative reports on any work performed
- Followed safety policies and procedures
- Carried out inspections of completed repairs to ensure that the vehicles are roadworthy
- Collaborated with repair crew to diagnose problems, set up timeline and perform repairs
- Worked irregular shifts, standby and after hours call-outs
- Performed preventative maintenance on buses and trucks.
- Rebuilding and maintaining Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses.
- Fault diagnosis using Volvo tech tool (V-Cads) and Mercedes-Benz Star diagnostic (X-entry)
- Clutch and brake overhauls
- Supervised mechanics and auto electricians.
- Training of apprentices
Diesel Mechanic
The FX Group
Benoni, South Africa
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Adjusted, repaired and re-lined brakes and reassembled components
- Checked machines, engines, gearboxes and differential for oil leaks and other vehicle components and repair accordingly
- Diagnosed, adjusted, repaired and overhauled diesel engines
- Carried out repairs and servicing of hydraulic and pneumatic components
- Performed scheduled preventative maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrications
- To achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
Diesel Mechanic/Apprentice
Unifreight Limited
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2003 - 04.2008
- Performed general troubleshooting on Cummins, Mercedes-Benz trucks, buses, tanker and container trailers.
- Major component rebuilds on engines, transmissions, differentials and more
- Performed routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating vehicle components
- Inspected braking system, steering mechanism, wheel bearings, and other important components to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
- Rebuilding of accident damaged vehicles
- Dismantled and removed engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other
- Repaired and replaced worn out and defective parts and reassembled mechanical components
- Road tested vehicles after repairs
- Always ensured safe work practices
Skills
- Class HC driver’s licence
- High risk Licence – Forklift
- Good fault-finding
- Able to work unsupervised
- Works well in a team environment
- Quik learner
- Strong problem solving
Certification
- Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Braking System 2013
- Volvo Basic Maintenance and Basic Brakes 2013
- Cummins Technician Level 2 2005
Timeline
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Kinetic Melbourne
11.2022 - Current
Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter
ATG- Buswest
04.2022 - 11.2022
Diesel Mechanic
Engineering and Logistics
03.2021 - 03.2022
Diesel Mechanic/ Foreman
Unitrans
05.2009 - 02.2021
Diesel Mechanic
The FX Group
04.2008 - 04.2009
Diesel Mechanic/Apprentice
Unifreight Limited
02.2003 - 04.2008