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DAREWEES GASANT

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Surrey Estate, Cape Town

Summary

I hereby seek an opportunity to utilize my knowledge and experience within the maintenance and technical industry. I am an honest and hard-working person who seeks opportunities to grow within the workplace. My actions are strictly guided to the question, "If this were my own business, what would I do?" Previous colleagues have known me to be the type of person who seeks effective ways of working. Past experiences have taught me to actively seek to move out of my comfort zone. My knowledge is backed by 15 years' experience in the industry and working for local and international companies had encouraged me to adapt to new skills as I grew. I was afforded the opportunity with on job training which have contributed to my successful fitting, installation, and repairs of industrial machines both locally and across the borders (Zambia, Mozambique etc.)

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

In - House Maintenance Technician

Academica' Printers
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • In charge of break-downs on all machinery and equipment.
  • Servicing on all compressors and pumps, the machines that i'm currently working on now is sheet fed Heidelberg, Heidelberg sthalfolders, die cutting machines, gangline stitches, web machine, single stitchers, guillotines gluing machines and small calendar and various other small folding machines.
  • I also place orders for all spares and make sure that all rollers service kits and spares for machines are on hand kept & services are done on time and have a team working under me to make sure maintenence are carried out on our tight schedule.
  • Stand - by all the time.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.

Apprentice

Graphicare
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Installed, dismantled, maintained, and repaired Heidelberg machinery
  • Assembled machinery from very old to latest models
  • Travelled to Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to install and repair machinery
  • Worked on various model machines including SM-102, SM-74, CD-74, XL-75, and Speedmaster 2004 model
  • Supervised the floor and trained new staff.

Plant Manager

Impress Printers
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Managed plant machinery including service breakdowns
  • Maintenance on all machinery - Litho and finishing machinery
  • Managed overseas trips to Zambia and Pakistan
  • Carried out inspections, logistics, and installations of new technology machinery.

Mechanical Fitter

Allweld Marine & Industrial
01.2022
  • Rigger and fitter
  • Assisted boiler makers and welders on projects
  • Worked at Refinery & Astron.

Mechanical Fitter

Just Engineering
01.2021
  • Rigger and fitter
  • Assisted boiler makers and welders on projects.

Mechanical Fitter

De Beers
01.2020
  • Rigger and fitter
  • Assisted boiler makers and welders on projects.

Mechanical Fitter / Engineering

D&G Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Maintenance and repairs for various companies
  • Inspection and installation of new machinery purchased overseas
  • Construct structural components based on blueprints
  • Inspect structural systems based on local and state building codes
  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning systems
  • Welding, milling, and turning
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Preventative maintenance routines
  • Maintenance done on screw type compressors and cooling systems.

Mechanical Fitter

De Beers
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked at dry dock shipyard under swift agency recruitment
  • Worked on De Beers ships and Hesper workshop.

References

Various
01.2009 - 06.2025

REFERENCES:

Just Engineering: Charles Brown – Supervisor Contact Number - +27 74 337 3742


All Weld: Emmy Josephs – Project Manager Contact Number - +27 79 273 8457


De Beers: Noerifa Fortune Contact Number - +27 72 207 1090


Cyril Contact Number - +27 21 557 586


Graphicare: Abdul - 0824910990


D & G Engineering: 0722024082


Impress Printers: 07438477376


Danyaal Sidat: +258 42 3576

Skills

  • Parts fitting
  • Maintenance troubleshooting
  • Parts Assembly
  • Power Tools Proficiency
  • Pipe fitting
  • Safe machinery operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Welding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Precise Measurements
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Performance tests conduction
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Production Management
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Welding Techniques
  • System Testing
  • Tubing and conduit
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time management abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical Skills

Personal Information

ID Number: 880523 5188 082

Timeline

In - House Maintenance Technician

Academica' Printers
10.2023 - Current

Mechanical Fitter

Allweld Marine & Industrial
01.2022

Mechanical Fitter

Just Engineering
01.2021

Mechanical Fitter

De Beers
01.2020

Mechanical Fitter

De Beers
01.2018 - 01.2019

Mechanical Fitter / Engineering

D&G Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2019

Plant Manager

Impress Printers
01.2015 - 01.2016

Apprentice

Graphicare
01.2009 - 01.2015

References

Various
01.2009 - 06.2025
DAREWEES GASANTMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN