Lovemore Luwesi
Summary
Having a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to the completion, enjoy overcoming challenges and have a genuine interest in plant improvements through innovative designs solely aimed at efficiency improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Ab-Inbev Brewery
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for predictive maintenance on Packaging Conveyors and Packaging machines
- Carry out LOTOTO procedure
- Machine auditing
- Shutdown Planning and executing
- Spares management
- Day to day maintenance of packaging machines, e.g
- Spiral conveyors, pallet stacker, pallet inspector, Palletizers
- Assigning duties to all subordinates team members of self-Managing Work Teams
- Up to date report on all machine downtime thereby responsible for analysing and coming up with a systematic root cause and loop closures
- Ensuring a downtime free section using determine problem-solving techniques and being part of problem-solving team using the 5-why analysis and fish bone tool
- Equipment fabrication and assembling
Mechanical Fitter
N And M Metalworks
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on Packaging Machines
- Carry out LOTOTO procedure
- Servicing Carton Erectors, Form fill fillers
- Servicing Stretch Wrapper
- Spares management and procurement
- Carry out 5s in area of responsibility
- Maintain the machine to OEM Standards
- Work according to SAP Work Management process
- Welding
- Machine construction
Fitter Machinist
Oliken Ferro-Alloys
10.2009 - Current
- Conducting Maintenance on Arc Furnaces, Open Cast Mining and Auxiliary Plants
- Maintenance on all types of pumps, blowers and valves
- Water and effluent plant mechanical repairs
- Maintenance on material Crushing and screening (e.g
- Cone and Jaw crushers)
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic
- Overhead Cranes servicing
- Maintenance of all Gearboxes i.e
- Variable and Reduction Units
- Producing spare parts with use of (lathe, Horizontal borer, Shaper, Milling Machines)
- Maintenance of Ore recovery plants
- Conveyor belts construction and services
- Furnace plumbing and electrode slipping mechanics
- Hydro testing Heat Exchangers, Pipes, Water Jackets
Education
Certificate III Fitter -
01.2024
Red Seal (Section 26D) - Fitting Including Machining
01.2019
National Certificate - Machine shop Engineering
01.2008
Trade test Certificate Class One - Fitting Including Machining
01.2008
PTE English Test
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Effective time management
- Problem solving skills
- Safety awareness
- Self-management skills
- Analytical skills
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Pumps and valves maintenance
- Gearbox maintenance and services
- Lathe and milling machines operation
- Flange and Bolt management
- Blueprints and schematics
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic
- Sap
- AutoCAD 2D
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Completed projects in record time 80%.
- Led a team of 13 members.
- 30% Downtime reduction.
- White Belt Certificate Award from Alison
- Valve Certificate Award from Alison
Professionaltitle
Mechanical Fitter
References
Moses Ndabula, Abi-Inbev Brewery Maintenance Technical Specialist, +277221892855, moses.nondabula@za.abinbev.com
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Ab-Inbev Brewery
05.2021 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
N And M Metalworks
10.2015 - Current
Fitter Machinist
Oliken Ferro-Alloys
10.2009 - Current
Certificate III Fitter -
Red Seal (Section 26D) - Fitting Including Machining
National Certificate - Machine shop Engineering
Trade test Certificate Class One - Fitting Including Machining
PTE English Test
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