Cedrick Ratau

Methodical worker confident at managing time and workload independently. History of communicating with customers and troubleshooting system faults. Enthusiastic work ethic with strong attention to detail.

Dependable motor vehicle team member with skills to fix vehicle parts, systems and bodies. Works great with team members to give customers fast, reliable service. Manages time well, follows instructions and figures out root cause of vehicle issues.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills.

Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline.

Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.

Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Workshop technician - Cummins - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2015-01)

• Driving to the job site.
• Inspecting trucks, machines and other heavy equipment for proper performance.
• Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.
• Repairing damaged equipment.
• Performing major repair work when necessary.
• Consulting with other mechanics on smaller jobs.
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
• Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely.
• Presents reports and plans to clients for approval.
• Completes test drives to make sure the machines runs correctly.
• Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines.
• Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans.

Apprentice diesel fitter - Cummins - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2012-03 - 2014-03)

• Evaluated depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
• Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Fit and replaced engines, understanding and following manufacturers instructions.
• Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.

Aircraft components assembler - Aerosud aviation - Pretoria, South Africa

(2006-01 - 2010-01)

• Tuned engine to enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.
• Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
• Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
• Located and diagnosed engine faults.
• Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
• Installed and repaired mechatronic components independently.
• Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Used basic maths abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
• Recognised and reported defective material and equipment to production leadership.
• Supported quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Assembled component parts of [Industry] products with attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Maintained clean and organised work areas for maximum productivity.
• Collaborated in team-based environment to maintain line productivity.
• Improved appearance or durability of metal components by applying specific treatments.
• Trained new employees and promoted supportive, performance-oriented atmosphere, instructing in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
• Used power tools to cut, shape and connect frames.
• Organised workstation for maximum work performance and minimum errors.
• Read and interpreted technical schematics to understand and plan work sequences.
• Assembled products and components using variety of equipment, making proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
• Coated wood with sealants, treatments or decorative finishes based on production specifications.
• Updated management with complete daily logs and detailed production reports.
• Logged production data for management and quality team review.
• Distributed individual assignments to team members and monitored progress against production timetables.
• Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.

Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical engineering N4 to N6 - Tshwane south college (2011-01 - 2011-01)

NVQ Level 4 - Aircraft sheet metal worker - Tshwane south college (2005-01 - 2005-01)

Certificate of Higher Education - Matric - Hlabi high school (2003-01 - 2003-01)