OABONA LATIWA
Palapye
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mechanic/panel beater with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Panelnest Motors
01.2020 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Strengthened relationships with suppliers by negotiating favorable pricing on parts, leading to cost savings for the company without compromising quality.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Contributed to the success of the service department by providing excellent customer service and clear communication regarding vehicle maintenance needs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Panel Builder
Colour Century
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Contributed to cost-saving measures by identifying areas where resources could be conserved or repurposed without compromising quality outcomes.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
Education
Junior Certificate - JCE
Mabogo Junior Secondary School
BotswanaPrimary School Leaving Certificate - PSLE
Khurumela Primary School
Palapye BotswanaSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Hydraulic Components
- SCADA
- Problem-solving abilities
- Prototype Development
- Appointment Scheduling
- Time management abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Team building
- Punctuality
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent laguna bumper make.
- Increased company revenue 40% with contributions to service more that 30 cars in a month.
- Invented the solution of fixing automatic gearboxes than to replace them as it used to be
Languages
Tswana
Native language
English
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Panelnest Motors
01.2020 - Current
Panel Builder
Colour Century
01.2015 - 12.2019
Junior Certificate - JCE
Mabogo Junior Secondary School
Primary School Leaving Certificate - PSLE
Khurumela Primary School
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