Noah Ngarangi Sands
New Plymouth,TKI
Summary
Knowledgeable Mechanic with a solid foundation in automotive repair and maintenance, including diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues. Completed numerous repair projects, ensuring vehicles are safe and roadworthy. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and technical diagnostics, always prioritising team collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
Rotech Automotive
133 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth
02.2022 - Current
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics of vehicle issues.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- 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.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Huzzif Automotive
New Plymouth, TKI
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Preform vehicle diagnostics to diagnose issues with vehicles
- Complete services to manufacturer specs
- Replace/repair brakes
- Replace shocks
- Replace suspension bushes
- Fix/replace tires
- Fix/replace window motors/regulators
- Wire in aftermarket radios/speakers/subs
- A/c regas/recoveries
- Replace headlights/bulbs
- Replace swaybar links
- Jobs I would need assistance with
- Radiator removal/replacing
- Powersteering flushes
- Air bag issues
- Front shock absorbers
Kitchen Attendant
The Waterfront Hotel
New Plymouth, TKI
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Washed/Sanitized dishes
- Completed food prep
- Made and plated deserts to the highest of qualities
- Kept a clean/tidy work environment
- Assisted chefs in cooking/ plating food when necessary
Tire Technician
Bridgestone Service Centre
New Plymouth, TKI
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Fitted/ stripped Heavy vehicle tires by machine and hand
- Fitted and stripped Passenger tires by machine/hand
- Balanced rims for heavy/passenger vehicles
- Kept stock levels up to date for tires, and all puncture repair items
- Weekend work
- On call monthly basis
- Fleet service
- Looked after customers yards for vehicles
Plumbing Labourer
M.D Brown & Co Plumbing
New Plymouth, Taranaki
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed 5 weeks Work Experience
- Created Concrete Soak Hole Lids
- Basic Skills to do around Drain Laying/ Plumbing
- Learnt about Lagging/Tape around pipes during the 'Pre Slab' phase
- Skills and Knowledge about the 'Pipe out' phase
- Basic Knowledge of Hand tools/ Power tools
- Basic Knowledge of the 'Finishing' phase
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision of professional plumber
- Used tools and equipment such as tin snips, power saws and grinders on a regular basis
- Cleaned up supplies, trash and old system components during and after work
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
Kitchen Hand
Salt Restaurant/Cafe & Bar
New Plymouth, Taranaki
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Sanitized all pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when the kitchen staff was busy
- Stocked and cleaned grocery shelves, bulk bins and freezer
- Prepared Desserts
Education
High School Diploma -
New Plymouth Boys High
New Plymouth, NZ02-2017
Skills
- Brake systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Fuel systems
- Engine repair
- Computer diagnostics
- Tire balancing
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Parts ordering
- Brake servicing
- Repair planning
- Exhaust systems
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inspection skills
- Coolant system control
- Hybrid systems
- Automotive electronics
- HVAC systems
- Diagnostic expertise
- Transmission repair
- Transmissions
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Wheel balancing
- Tire mounting
- Tire installation
- Air compressor operation
- Vehicle lifting
- Fluid checks
- Maintenance management
Certification
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering Level 3
Languages
Maori
Professional Working
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
Rotech Automotive
02.2022 - Current
Kitchen Attendant
The Waterfront Hotel
07.2021 - 06.2022
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Huzzif Automotive
03.2021 - 02.2022
Tire Technician
Bridgestone Service Centre
07.2019 - 03.2021
Plumbing Labourer
M.D Brown & Co Plumbing
07.2018 - 08.2018
Kitchen Hand
Salt Restaurant/Cafe & Bar
12.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
New Plymouth Boys High