ANDREW MURIPA
Mechanical Fitter
Weza
Summary
Hard-working Fitter with over 10 years of experience installing machinery and doing maintenance. Applies technical knowledge and practical construction, modification and maintenance of mechanical drive systems. Consistent in providing effective, durable solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter/Sawdoctor
Hans Merensky Timbers
Harding
01.2015 - Current
- Training and supervising semi skilled staff and assistants in maintenance of equipment.
- Performing troubleshooting, ,diagnosis ,machine alignments on edgers, chipper canters and wet mill machine centres.
- Repairing and maintenance of filing and sharpening machines in saw shop
- Inspection and testing equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Responsible for inspecting, sharpening, and assisting in replacing saws and knives
- Safely filing and maintaining band saws, circle saws, chipper knives, and saw guides
- Troubleshooting knife, circle saws, band saws, and guide problems
- Ensuring adherence to all safety and environmental guidelines in my department as dictated by company policy
- Management of saw shop staff, spares inventory and cutting tools quality.
Mechanical Fitter
Nokweja Engineering
Durban
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Undertook repairs and new installations on centrifugal, multistage and submersible pumps
- Assisted clients with pumping system designs and selection of suitable pumps and motors
- Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with engineering foreman.
- Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.
- Installation and repair of different types of water works valves (gate valves, Bermad 700 series flow control range etc.)
- Carried out maintenance on sewer agitators, clarifiers, aerators and screw pumps on wastewater treatment plants
- Attending to client callout/breakdown and routine pump stations and waste treatment plant maintenance
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
Mechanical Fitter
South African Paper Mills
Richards Bay
04.2009 - 06.2012
- Maintained and repaired belt conveyors and screw feeders
- Attended to breakdowns, daily plant checks,preventative and planned maintenance.
- Overhauled, repaired and installed worm and wheel gearboxes
- Aligned rigid and flexible couplings, chain and belt drives
- Overhauled centrifugal pumps, multistage, vacuum pumps and fans
- Mounted and dismounted bearings using induction heater, hydraulic nut and jaw pullers
- Overhauled and installed hydra pulpers, centrifugal decanters, vibration screens and agitators
- Performed arc welding, TIG welding and pipe fitting.
- Carried out repairs and maintenance on coal fired -fire tube boilers,steam valves and heat exchanger systems.
Fitter and Turner Apprentice/Shift Fitter
Kadoma Paper Mills, Kadoma
06.2002 - 08.2008
- Completed an extensive four-year apprenticeship program in mechanical engineering
- Performed overhauls and installations of centrifugal pumps, multistage, hydraulic gear pumps, and piston pumps, hydraulic motors, fans and blowers
- Undertook repairs and maintenance of flexible and rigid paper machine rolls, suction rolls and calendar rolls
- Performed alignment of belt drive, chain drives and conveyor systems
- Serviced valves and pressure tested valves on coal fired boilers
- Carried out arc welding as required during mechanical repairs or installations
- Machined parts to accurate size using centre lathe and milling machines.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 04.2020
Certificate of Apprenticeship :Fitting And Turning
Ministry of Labour And Manpower
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe 06.2002 - 06.2006
Machine shop Engineering - undefined
Ministry of Higher Education and
Technology
01.2003 - 05.2003
Skills
Arc weldingundefined
Certification
[Bearing Maintenance Level 3], [SKF BEARINGS] - [June 2007]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.
Simone Weil
Timeline
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 04.2020
Mechanical Fitter/Sawdoctor
Hans Merensky Timbers
01.2015 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Nokweja Engineering
05.2013 - 12.2014
Mechanical Fitter
South African Paper Mills
04.2009 - 06.2012
Machine shop Engineering - undefined
Ministry of Higher Education and
Technology
01.2003 - 05.2003
Certificate of Apprenticeship :Fitting And Turning
Ministry of Labour And Manpower
06.2002 - 06.2006
Fitter and Turner Apprentice/Shift Fitter
Kadoma Paper Mills, Kadoma
06.2002 - 08.2008
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