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Jonathan Sixpence

Jonathan Sixpence

Howick,AUK

Summary

Experienced Auto Electrician with a solid background in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in vehicles. Skilled in using diagnostic tools and equipment to identify electrical issues and implementing effective solutions. Proficient in reading wiring diagrams and schematics, performing installations of electrical components, and conducting thorough troubleshooting. Committed to providing high-quality workmanship, adhering to safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Electrician

Tradestaff, Auckland
04.2024 - Current
  • Use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify electrical problems in vehicles
  • Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics to understand the vehicle's electrical system
  • Install various electrical components in vehicles, such as lighting systems (headlights, taillights, indicators), audio systems, security systems, GPS systems, power windows, central locking systems, and other aftermarket electrical accessories
  • Connect, splice, and route electrical wiring in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and industry standards
  • Fault finding on diesel electric locomotives and other plant and equipment as required
  • Completing electrical wiring for the manufacture of road transport vehicles and their associated ancillary equipment
  • Electrical fitment including wiring of tow bars, trailer plugs, electric brakes, reverse cameras, taillights, wiring of interior and exterior lighting for vehicles etc
  • As per customer requirements
  • Rework of defects noted during quality inspection
  • Interpret electrical drawings and accurately follow build requirements
  • Install electrical components and perform auto electrical wiring on range of heavy vehicles

Autoelectrician

Putco
11.2013 - 07.2023

Fault finding, installations and electrical repairs on buses which include;Iveco,Mercedes benz,MAN,Iris,Fiat.Volkswagen and Alexander Dennis.

Auto Electrician

Barloworld Equipment
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Tete, Mozambique
  • Repairs and maintenance of Caterpillar mining earthmoving equipment
  • Repairs and installations on all Caterpillar mining equipment
  • Air condition repairs and installations
  • Carrying out all 12/24-volt electrical repairs and undertaking routine PM and upgrade improvements
  • Diagnostics fault finding on electrical systems
  • Diagnosis and repair of electrical and electronic faults on all makes and models of light passenger cars, 4WD and light commercial vehicles
  • Installation of auto electrical accessories
  • Diagnosis and repair of automotive air conditioning systems
  • Conduct complex diagnostics and maintenance activities/repairs on mobile plant & equipment
  • Design and install custom electrical systems into various types of specialist vehicles dependent upon customers specification
  • Provide detailed wiring diagrams to the engineering department to ensure compliance to the relevant ISO regs
  • Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
  • Production of wiring looms, control panels
  • Installation of wiring looms, control panels
  • Installation of various automotive accessories such as reverse alarms/sensors, beacons
  • Tete, Mozambique

Automotive Electrician

Grenco SA
08.2006 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Johannesburg
  • Maintenance and installation on refrigerated trucks; Thermoking and Carrier
  • Fitting and installing a range of vehicle electrical systems: such as: Fuse boxes, boards and RCD circuits, wiring harnesses, and battery management systems, lights, reversing cameras etc
  • Fault finding and diagnostic
  • Reading wiring drawings
  • Fitting and installing electrical components to vehicles
  • Diagnostic checks, troubleshooting and rectification of vehicle electrical systems
  • Diagnose and repair
  • Robots, Transfer systems, welding equipment and complex production machinery
  • Detect electrical faults by using scan tools or diagnostic equipment
  • Repair starter motors, alternators and wiring using schematic diagrams
  • Johannesburg

Automotive Electrician

Excavator Hire(PTY)LTD
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: Botswana
  • Repairs to all construction equipment and trucks
  • Botswana

Automotive Electrician

Taurus Batteries (PTY)LTD
03.1997 - 12.2000
  • Company Overview: Botswana
  • Overhauling and repairs to starters and alternators
  • Fitting and repairs to alarm systems
  • Installation of Audio systems
  • Botswana

Education

National certificate - Auto Electrics

Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo
02.1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reading and interpretation of schematic diagrams
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Electrical knowledge

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Auto Electrician

Tradestaff, Auckland
04.2024 - Current

Autoelectrician

Putco
11.2013 - 07.2023

Auto Electrician

Barloworld Equipment
07.2011 - 06.2013

Automotive Electrician

Grenco SA
08.2006 - 12.2008

Automotive Electrician

Excavator Hire(PTY)LTD
01.2005 - 12.2006

Automotive Electrician

Taurus Batteries (PTY)LTD
03.1997 - 12.2000

National certificate - Auto Electrics

Bulawayo Polytechnic
Jonathan Sixpence