Emmanuel Matsauso Banda
Automotive Technician
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
Talented Automotive professional with strong background working on all types of vehicles. Quick to identify mechanical issues and complete repairs. Bringing strong work ethic and record of reliability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Ministry Of Home Affairs
03.2004 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
Education
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Engineering Technology
Industrial Training Centre
Lusaka06.2003
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Engine repair
- Safety awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Changing Oil
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Brake Systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Suspension Systems
- System repairs
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive maintenance services
- Installing equipment
- Coolant System Control
- Electrical failure repairs
- Electrical understanding
- Engine Rebuilds
- Customer Relations
- Wheel Alignments
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Flexible Schedule
- Estimating Work
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
Certification
City and Guilds automotive engineering technician certificate
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Ministry Of Home Affairs
03.2004 - Current
Automotive Technician Certificate - Automotive Engineering Technology
Industrial Training Centre
City and Guilds automotive engineering technician certificate
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