Alois Stewart Hodzi
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Driven by results, I excelled as a Service Technician at Southland Farm Machinery, mastering diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting, alongside fostering professional, courteous client interactions. My analytical thinking and proficiency in preventive maintenance significantly enhanced machine performance and reliability, showcasing my commitment to excellence and safety in line with OSHA standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Southland Farm Machinery
03.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards
- Provided technical support and maintenance services for range of computer hardware and software.
- Responded to at least 10 problems per day reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Maintained 285 service records of customer machines history for training and accountability purposes.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Shift Mechanic
Exxaro- Leeuwpan Coal Mine
10.2008 - 02.2023
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in production and repair work.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine top end adjustments,oil and filter change.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical, pneumatics,hydraulics and electrical systems.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Worked collaboratively with production team by responding and prioritizing breakdowns
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects, production and repair work.
Education
Diesel Plant Fitting/Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics
Harare Poly Technical College
Harare03.1995
Skills
- Work Documentation
- Professional and Courteous
- Problem and Issue Resolution
- Diagnostics skill
- Analytical Thinking
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- OSHA Requirements
Accomplishments
- Achieved and reduced the downtime of equipment/machinery b.downs through effectively working as a team and by starting doing engines, transmissions, final drives and diffs in-house.
Timeline
Service Technician
Southland Farm Machinery
03.2023 - Current
Shift Mechanic
Exxaro- Leeuwpan Coal Mine
10.2008 - 02.2023
Diesel Plant Fitting/Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics
Harare Poly Technical College
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