+27642035785

SYDNEY MACHEKANO
machekanosydney@
gmail.com
93 Gertrude Street
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN
Goodwood
Western Cape,South

Experience
Lamtrans Motors, Assistant Auto Electrician
Mutare Zimbabwe Worked as assistant automotive electrician for Lamtrans motors for
2013 - 2016
my trade test under Manpower.My duties were:

-Housekeeping:making sure that workshop, tools and equipments

are all clean and in order .

-Starting and charging systems: starter and alternator service

,overhaul, removing and installing.

-Rewiring:lighting,engine loom and trailer accessories.

-Installations:Radios,alarm systems,central locking system and other

interior accessories.
-Engine service Oils and filters change.

Mutare Auto Tech's Automotive Technician

,Zimbabwe Worked at Mutare Auto Tech's .I managed to work on different types
2017 - 2021
of vehicle models, electrical and mechanical ,petrol and diesel
services as it is a multi brand workshop. At Auto Tech's was
responsible for :

- Diagnosing and trouble shooting vehicles electrical and mechanical

issues both with or without the use of diagnosticequipment.

- I worked with Launch X431 gds.

-Starting and charging systems:starter and alternator service avahaul

-Rewiring on accident damaged cars coming from panel beaters.

-Vehicles accessories installation (Radios, headrest screens,

alarms,central locking) etc.

- Assisting apprentices to prepare for their practical exams.

 - Changing of injectors and high pressure pumps on diesel cars,
mostly Toyota hilax,Nissan Navarra and Mercedes Benz.

- Engine and transmission services (oils ,filters and timing belts

change )

- Coordinating with other team members to complete projects on

time and with budget.

Thando Investment Part Time

,Mutare Zimbabwe At Thando Investment i was a part time service technician for
2018 - 2021
forklifts, side loaders and workshop equipment(generators) as the
company specializes in timber processing. My duties were to

- Rewiring on their machinery (fork lifts ,side loaders).

- Repairing charging, lighting and starting systems.

‐ Servicing engine , transmission and generators (oils and filters

change).

-Informing management when there is need to call the specialist for

mechanical repairs (engine and transmission).

‐ Followed relevant health and safety regulations.

Central Garage Mercedes Technician

2021 -
Capetown South African. I'm working as a mercedes technician as

the garage specializes with mercedes Benz. My duties are to:

-Diagnose and fix vehicles, electrical and mechanical, diesel and

petrol systems.

-Repaired faults in electrical and mechanical systems including safety

control, security, lighting and air conditioning.

-Use of diagnostic machines Xentry MB STAR, Launch X431 V+ and

autel im508.

- Rewiring engine loom for w202 that gets brittle overtime.

- Installation of radios,headrest,navigation and other interior

accessories.
 -Starting and charging systems, removal,replacing alternator and
starter motor.

-Rewiring on old models mercedes Benz that came for rebuild.

-Timing chain and vvt gear change.

-Engine and gearbox service Oils and filters change.

-Transmission services: valve body ,electronic plates removal, repair

and installation.

-Removing and replacing or service Turbochargers, diesel injectors

and EGR valves.

-Worked with CAN BUS systems.

Education
Zimbabwe Manpower Automotive Electrician Class 2 Trade Test
2010 - 2014

Zimbabwe Vehicle Class 2 Drivers License

Inspection Department
(VID)
2017 -

Harare Pollytechnic Automotive Electrician NC

College
- 2011

Elise Gladhill High O'level

School
- 2007

Other Info
Skills Languages
Electrical trouble shooting English
Ability to work in various weather
conditions.
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Customer service
Oil change
Diagnostic equipment operation.
Good communication skills
Time management
Attention to details
 Use of schematic diagrams
Systems wiring
Installing and repairing electrical
and mechanical systems
Mechanical services understanding

Interest
Fixing vehicles and Travelling

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