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Johan Ferreira

Auckland,Orewa

Summary

Adept Automotive Technician with a proven track record from Orewa Electrical and Automotive, specializing in electrical failure repairs and preventive maintenance. Excelled in diagnosing and rectifying complex vehicle issues. Skilled in calibration understanding and fostering client trust through meticulous vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Hardworking Automotive Technician with over 30 years of experience in the field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Orewa Electrical and Automotive
03.2016 - 06.2024
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • General Services
  • Minor electrical work and electronics
  • 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.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • WOF Inspections

Automotive Mechanic

Carzone Auto Repair Supershop
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation, and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • WOF inspections

Automotive Mechanic

Pit Stop
01.2010 - 03.2016
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation, and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • WOF inspections

Auto Mechanic

Glenfield Auto
02.2008 - 03.2010
  • Examined components and general state of vehicle engine to diagnose issues accurately.
  • Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
  • Followed operating instructions, troubleshot breakdowns and maintained supplies to keep shop equipment operating .
  • Contained costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.

Auto Mechanic

Silverdale Motors
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Examined components and general state of vehicle engine to diagnose issues accurately.
  • Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
  • Followed operating instructions, troubleshot breakdowns and maintained supplies to keep shop equipment operating .
  • Contained costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.

Auto Mechanic

Continental Motors Group
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.

Education

"A" Grade Mechanic With Distinction - Automotive Mechanics

Technical College
Johannesburg

Skills

  • Changing Oil
  • Calibration understanding
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • WOF Inspections
  • Parts Replacement
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Preventive Maintenance

Timeline

Automotive Mechanic

Carzone Auto Repair Supershop
04.2016 - 03.2018

Automotive Technician

Orewa Electrical and Automotive
03.2016 - 06.2024

Automotive Mechanic

Pit Stop
01.2010 - 03.2016

Auto Mechanic

Glenfield Auto
02.2008 - 03.2010

Auto Mechanic

Silverdale Motors
01.2006 - 01.2008

Auto Mechanic

Continental Motors Group
01.2002 - 01.2006

"A" Grade Mechanic With Distinction - Automotive Mechanics

Technical College
Johan Ferreira