Joel Kuvang
Port Moresby,NCD
Summary
Experienced Automotive Technician with over 5years of work experience in diagnosing and repairing/servicing vehicle. Demonstrated expertise in computerized diagnostics and preventive maintenance, ensuring over 95% customer satisfaction. Skilled in leveraging hand and power tools for precision repairs, showcasing a commitment to excellence and reliability in automotive service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Vehicle Technician
Boroko Motors Limited
2022.01 - 2024.02
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Light Vehicle Trade Assistant /Technician Apprentice
Boroko Motors Limited
2018.01 - 2021.12
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Education
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Tech
Australia Pacific Training College
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea09.2024
Light Vehicle Trades Certificate
National Apprenticeship And Trade Testing Board
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea12.2021
National Certificate III in Heavy Equipment Fitter
Melanesian Training Institute
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea12.2015
Grade 12 Certificate
Vunabosco Agro - Technical Secondary
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea11.2014
Grade 10 Certificate
Mata Dei Regional Fode Centre
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea10.2012
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Systems
- Fuel systems
- Suspension Systems
- Computer Diagnostics
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Electrical Systems
- Wheel Alignment
- Steering systems
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Tire balancing
References
John Angi
Boroko Motors Limited
Workshop Supervisor
Phone Number +675 7583 1275
Email johna@borokomotors.com
Easley August
Melanesian Training Institute
Director
Phone Number +675 7283 3465
Joel Iane
Tradesman – Light Vehicle
Phone number +675 7378 2245
Timeline
Light Vehicle Technician
Boroko Motors Limited
2022.01 - 2024.02
Light Vehicle Trade Assistant /Technician Apprentice
Boroko Motors Limited
2018.01 - 2021.12
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Tech
Australia Pacific Training College
Light Vehicle Trades Certificate
National Apprenticeship And Trade Testing Board
National Certificate III in Heavy Equipment Fitter
Melanesian Training Institute
Grade 12 Certificate
Vunabosco Agro - Technical Secondary
Grade 10 Certificate
Mata Dei Regional Fode Centre
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