TIMOTHY SIMFUKWE
Heavy duty equipment mechanic
Kitwe,Zambia
Summary
As a highly seasoned skilled heavy duty vehicle maintenance and repair technician with 10 years work experience,Aiming to perform skilled mechanical work in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a variety of hydraulics and pneumatics on heavy duty diesel power-driven vehicles and equipment. Most importantly dexterity and utilizing my experience as a Heavy duty mechanic is my passion.Always curious and looking for new opportunities and ideas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan
Chambishi Copper Smelter Limited
05.2016 - Current
- To safely perform inspection,diagnosing and repairing on machines and equipment according to the prescribed standards and fixing them aiming to maximum reliability and functionality while ensuring safety of one self and others .
- Conducting risk assessment before commencement of any task
- To carry out job safety analysis (JSA) before job commences.
- Schedule future repair sessions and advise operators and drivers on good machine use
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts for any given task with standards
- Diagnosing Electro-hydraulic components and able to interpret advanced hydraulic and pneumatic circuit Design, construction and operation
- Disassemble and reassemble heavy Equipment such as undercarriage, cylinders, etc using hand tools and power tools
- Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance works on equipment and vehicles
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure perfect Operating efficiency
- Adjust, maintain and repair or replace sub assemblies such as excavator track chain and tensioner using hand tools, jack and power tools
- Repairing of Engine, clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes and all vehicle drive train
- Supervised a number of apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiency in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Artisan
Reba Industrial Cooperation Limited
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts for any given task with standards
- Diagnosing Electro-hydraulic components and able to interpret advanced hydraulic and pneumatic circuit Design, construction and operation
- Disassemble and reassemble heavy Equipment such as undercarriage, cylinders, etc using hand tools and power tools
- Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance works on equipment and vehicles
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure perfect Operating efficiency
- Adjust, maintain and repair sub assemblies such as excavator track chain and tensioner using hand tools, jack and power tools
- Repairing of Engine, clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes and all vehicle drive train
- Machine assemble for Xcmg ZL 50 loaders and Xcmg excavators machines when I was working for Reba Industrial Cooperation
Trainee
M and N Mechanical & Hydraulic Solutions Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Inspect machines to diagnose defects Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance works on equipment
- Adjust, maintain and repair or replace sub assemblies such as excavator track chain and tensioner using hand tools, jack and power tools with minimum supervision
- Repairing of Engine, clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes and all vehicle drive train
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks
- Work on light vehicle and forklift equipment
Education
Craft Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Mindolo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Pneumatics/hydraulics
Northern Technical College
Ndola Technician For The World
Caterpillar
Online Skills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Able to do basic welding
- Able to operate different machines and equipment
- Driving
- Basic auto electrical
- Able to interpret technical documentation
Affiliations
- Member Of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Advanced Pneumatics Certificate
- Driving License Class C SADC Zm
- First Aid Certificate
Machines worked on
- EXCAVATORS & ROCK BREAKERS: Komatsu-PC220 & PC 270-8, PC270LC-8 engine model 107E-1, CAT -323D LME engine model C6.4, Xcmg-XE225DK engine model: Isuzu
- TRUCKS AND TIPPER TRUCKS: Sinotruk How, Shacman, Foton, -Engine model Weichai: WD615.69, WD615.47, WD615.57 euro-11. WP.300E40, WP10.310E40. 336hp, 371hp, 410hp and 430hp
- FRONT END LOADERS: Liugong & Xcmg; engine model, Weichai WD615 and Cummins 6LTAA9.3
- MOBILE CRANES: Zoomlion, Xcmg, engine model, Weichai WD615
- FOLKLIFTS: Heli, engine model: Isuzu
- BULLDOZERS: Shantui
- CONCRETE MIXTURES: Foton, sinotruk (howo)
- GRADER: Xcmg
- BACKHOE LOADER: Cat
- FIRE MACHINE: Howo
- WATER BOWSER: Howo
- KRESS SLAG CARRIER: Cat engine C15
- DUMP TRUCK: Bell B20E Mercedes Benz OM934LA (MTU 4R1000)
- BUSES: Higer & kinglong - engine model ,dongfeng cummins
Components worked-on
- Hydraulic Cylinders and Rams
- Hydraulic hammer or rock breaker assembly
- Directional control valves
- Hydraulic brake actuators (brake boosters)
- Hydraulic pumps: gear types, vane and piston types
- Hydraulic brake calipers and wheel brake cylinders
- Undercarriage parts for excavators such as; assembling of Track chain, track shoes, chain tensioner assembly, carrier rollers, idlers, sprockets and final drives
- Pneumatic brake actuators and clutch boosters
- Pneumatic brake foot valves, quadruple valves, relay valves
- Pneumatic stop switch cylinder for shutting off the engine
- Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
- Propeller shafts and universal joints
- Differentials and final drives
- Hydraulic hoses and fittings
- Engines and Transmissions (gearboxes) both manual and automatic
References
- Mr Sunday Makayi, heavy duty mechanic, +260 96 2854816
- Mr. H. T Sakala, Lecturer, +260-968704660
- Mr. Danny Chimupeni, Automotive Mechanic, +260-968704660
- Mr. Edward Simfukwe, Boilermaker, +260-968235606
- Victor Ngosa, Automotive Technologist, +260-969161785
Hobbies and Interests
- Art and Designing
- Tailoring
- Woodworking
Attributes
- Dexterity and Strong Work Ethic
- Troubleshooting Nature
- Time Management
- Good Eye Hand Coordination
- Hardworking Nature
- Standardized Recipes
- Workspace Cleaning
- Self-motivated
- Complete Tasks within Deadlines
Achievements
- Successfully assembled over 50 machines: wheel loaders, bulldozers and excavators ‘models XCMG doubling operational readiness at Reba industrial cooperation limited.
- Implemented maintenance strategies reducing machines breakdown by 25% at Chambishi copper smelter.
- Led a team of 7 subordinates and apprentices increasing team efficiency by 30 % in one year.
- Reduce repair time by 20% improving equipment uptime and productivity at Chambishi copper smelter.
- Rewarded as the most disciplined employee at Labour celebration,at Chambishi copper smelter.
Timeline
Artisan
Chambishi Copper Smelter Limited
05.2016 - Current
Artisan
Reba Industrial Cooperation Limited
01.2015 - 04.2016
Trainee
M and N Mechanical & Hydraulic Solutions Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
Craft Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Mindolo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Pneumatics/hydraulics
Northern Technical College
Technician For The World
Caterpillar
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