Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Sanerivi Leiua

Wellington

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and proven expertise at Midas. Skilled in advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, consistently reducing vehicle downtime through meticulous preventive maintenance and efficient service delivery.

Work History

Automotive Technician

Midas
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • 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.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
  • Boosted team morale and productivity through effective communication and leadership.
  • Customized vehicles to owner specifications, enhancing driving experience.
  • Assisted in selection of quality parts and supplies, ensuring repair durability.
  • Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting detailed diagnostic procedures.

Education

Rongotai College
Wellington, WGN

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Changing tires
  • Attention to detail
  • Engine repair
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Changing oil
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Hand and power tools
  • Time management
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Replacing parts
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Parts replacement
  • Fluid exchanges
  • Customer service
  • Brake systems
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Steering systems
  • Tire services
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Suspension systems
  • Alignments experience
  • System repairs
  • Transmissions
  • Fuel systems
  • Exhaust systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Preventive maintenance services
  • Coolant system control
  • Installing equipment
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • Heavy lifting
  • Battery services
  • Replacing filters
  • Engine rebuilds
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Drivetrain repair
  • Automotive electronics
  • Drivetrain and axle installation
  • Customer relations
  • Electrical experience
  • Emissions control
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Physical stamina
  • Estimating work
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Soldering skills
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Calibrating systems
  • Managing parts
  • Manual transmissions
  • Roadside repair
  • Performance tuning
  • Repair quotes
  • Relationship building
  • Oil change services
  • Paintless dent repair
  • Multitasking and organization

Accomplishments

Achieve NCEA Level 1, NCEA Level 2 and NCEA Level 3.

Accomplished Mig and Tig welding introduction course

Hobbies

1) I Like to play Rugby, Volleyball.


2) I Like to play musical instruments eg Guitar,Piano,Drums,Bass Guitar


3) I Like to go fishing, Diving, Off-road, Long drives.

Languages

Samoan
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Midas

Rongotai College
Sanerivi Leiua