Alexander Mapepa
Timmins,Canada
Summary
Self-motivated, hardworking and committed person who subscribes to teamwork and spirit. Delight in imitating good technics and procedures, learn from others and share with team mates. Eager to learn new methods and procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
TOROMONT CAT
02.2024 - Current
- Pre-delivery inspections to all customers CAT products
- Repairs to all customer Cat products e.g
- (LHD1700,740,745,980) just to mention a few of NEXT GEN models
- Ultimate Diagnosis and programming using Caterpillar ET and SIS
- For example, updating flash files using WinZip
- Well informed of all Pure Safety rules and adherence to them
- Trained and certified to work at heights, using body harnesses, using overhead cranes and proper load rating and safe procedures
- Machine rebuilds including, axle overhauling, changing machine electrical harnesses, adjusting pressures both for main implement hydraulic system and transmission systems
- Changing and adding machine attachments using proper caterpillar procedures in plumping and pressure adjustments.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
ZCDC (Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company)
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Repair and maintenance of CATERPILLAR equipment e.g.
- Cat 390L,966H,374
- Repair and maintenance of Liebherr equipment, 976 excavator
- Extensive troubleshooting and root cause analysis of fault and event codes on machines using CATERPILLAR ET and SIS
- Undercarriage maintenance and repairs for dozers and excavators
- Performing all hydraulics plumbing repairs and troubleshooting.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
NAILIT INCORPORAT (Zimbabwe)
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintenance of a fleet of 5 Caterpillar dump trucks (730c), 2 Hyundai excavators (300lc), 2 caterpillar 966 loaders
- Attending breakdowns of dump trucks underground (the mine used ADTs for hauling because it was a 5
- 5 tunnel and loading bays had more clearance)
- Worked in mining environment on a shift work
- Complying with all SHEQ requirements
- Performed daily checks on all machines, and logging all required inspection paperwork
- Diagnosing, removal and fitment of default components
- Removing leaking hydraulic cylinders and replacing damaged seals
- Undertaking scheduled services on all machines (250, 500 and 1000hr services)
- Undertaking all repairs on tracking machines i.e
- Excavator undercarriage following correct procedure of removal and fitting track links
- Performing all checks and adjustments of sag and wear of components
- Auto electrics, identify identifying short circuits, faulty solenoids and testing, reading electrical circuits diagram and interpretation
- Using CATERPILLAR SIS and ET when diagnosing and clearing fault codes on CAT products.
Component Rebuilder
NATIONAL PROPSHAFT CENTER
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Repairing all powertrain and driveline components, transmissions, engines, differentials, propeller shafts gearboxes and reduction hubs
- Repairing swing drives for excavators e.g
- Caterpillar 390D
- Repairing hydraulic cylinders changing seals for the gland and piston seals
- Minor welding and lathe machine operation
- Ordering parts using parts manual to get correct ones.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
CHROME BASE MINING
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintaining a fleet of 5 Bell dump trucks two B40Ds and 3 B30Es, 1 Dozer, 1 excavator, 1 Face shovel and 5 rigid dump trucks
- Working on a shift basis
- Shifting from day to night shift on the roaster of 3 artisans
- Attending all breakdowns underground and at the open cast sites
- Performing all checks on machines before and at the beginning of every shift
- Diagnosing, identifying faulty components, removing and fitting new components on all machines from hydraulics to powertrain
- Performing scheduled services for machines after required working hours, (250, 500 and 1000hr services)
- Adhering to all SHEQ requirements and doing all risk assessment with the correct procedure.
Apprentice Diesel Fitter
VITRANS ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES (ZIMBABWE)
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Repairing transmissions powershifts and fully automatic, including Allison MT643, ATs, 2000 and 3rd generation, ZF 4wg, AS Tronics, Caterpillar D6 and D7, Dana (2800, 3200) and Clark
- Changing piston seals, bearings, friction clutches and steel plates
- Servicing transmission valve boards and calibration on sticking valves
- Overhauling Diesel engines Deutz, Caterpillar and JCB
- Reconditioning axles for LHDs for underground mining which has wet clutches for brakes
- Changing all seals including actuating piston seals and frictional clutches, FEMEL and SANDVIC MODELS
- Repairing hydraulic winches for Timberjack skidders and also the gear Matic type
- Attending breakdown in forest industry and mining environment.
Education
DIESEL PLANT FITTING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
HARARE ,ZIMBABWE11.2014
Skills
- Transmission repair and overhauling
- Engine overhauling
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Machine Operation
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- Electronic Control Systems
- Diagnosing using portable and onboard diagnostic
- Powertrain Repair
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Undercarriage repairs
- Hydraulic components
References
- NATIONAL PROPSHAFT CENTER, Mr. Mandeya, +263772470665
- NAILIT INCORPORATED, Mr. Nhekairo, +26377300966
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
TOROMONT CAT
02.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
ZCDC (Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company)
03.2023 - 03.2024
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
NAILIT INCORPORAT (Zimbabwe)
05.2022 - 02.2023
Component Rebuilder
NATIONAL PROPSHAFT CENTER
01.2019 - 06.2019
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
CHROME BASE MINING
01.2018 - 12.2018
Apprentice Diesel Fitter
VITRANS ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES (ZIMBABWE)
07.2013 - 07.2017
DIESEL PLANT FITTING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
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