GERHARDUS JOHANNES BARNARD
Pretoria
Summary
Highly motivated and organized. Professional with over 12 years of experience hydraulic fitter, Millwright & Earth moving equipment. Skilled in repairs, Maintenance, Installation and upgrade machine components. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and management. Known for professionalism, reliability and a positive attitude in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT
Alpha Plast pty ltd
03.2024 - Current
- Install & assemble machinery
- Inspect & maintain equipment
- Diagnose mechanical problems
- Align & calibrate machines
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Read & interpret blueprints & technical drawings
- Operate hand & power tools
- Collaborate with electricians & other technicians
- Keep maintenance records
HYDRAULIC FITTER
A&G Tipper Repairs
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Service & repairs of earth moving equipment including valve banks, cylinders, hydraulic pumps & electrical circuits
- Hydraulic Repairs on Tipper Trucks, Rollback & Low beds
- Fixed hydraulic power units & power packs
HYDRAULIC FITTER
Aswan
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Assembling & connecting hoses, pipes & components
- Indentifying leaks using pressure gauges & other testing equipment
- Repairing system controls to ensure proper functioning
- Maintaining records of maintenance & repair activities
FITTER
Ensersa
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintenance on a Zinc mine
FITTER
Minopex Mozambique Ltd
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintenance on a Coal Mine
MILLWRIGHT
Mics Empowerment CC
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Installation, maintenance & repairs of machinery & equipment
- Using welders & hydraulic bolters to align & replace a machine’s individual parts
- Move & relocate machinery on – and – off-site
- Test, repair & maintain stationary processing equipment
- Install & upgrade machine components
HYDRAULIC ASSISTANT
A&G Tippers Repair
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Troubleshoot, diagnoses, repairs, reconditions & services all hydraulic machines, systems & components
- Overseeing & implementing the installation, maintenance & repairs for the hydraulic components of equipment
- Assemble, install, remove, troubleshoot & repair mechanical hydraulic & pneumatic mobile equipment components
- Proficient in reading hydraulic schematics
- Ability to use precision measuring tools
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment & materials
TEMPORARY RUNNER
Maxi’s Colonade
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Waiter duties
- Cleaning tables
- Kitchen duties
Education
Millwright Apprenticeship -
Hendred Fruehauf
01-2017
N2 Workshop Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
01-2015
N1 Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
01-2014
N2 Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
01-2014
Matric Certificate - undefined
HTS Pretoria Gardens
01-2013
Skills
- Exceptional planning & Organizing skills
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills
- Millwright skills
- Hydraulic fitter skills
- Reading drawings & fault finding skills in my trade
- Microsoft word , Microsoft excel, Internet goggle, e-mail
- Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages: Afrikaans & English
Timeline
MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT
Alpha Plast pty ltd
03.2024 - Current
HYDRAULIC FITTER
A&G Tipper Repairs
09.2020 - 02.2024
HYDRAULIC FITTER
Aswan
02.2020 - 08.2020
FITTER
Ensersa
04.2019 - 01.2020
FITTER
Minopex Mozambique Ltd
07.2018 - 03.2019
MILLWRIGHT
Mics Empowerment CC
09.2017 - 01.2018
HYDRAULIC ASSISTANT
A&G Tippers Repair
01.2014 - 05.2014
TEMPORARY RUNNER
Maxi’s Colonade
05.2013 - 12.2013
N2 Workshop Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
N1 Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
N2 Millwright Certificate - undefined
SOL – TECH
Matric Certificate - undefined
HTS Pretoria Gardens
Millwright Apprenticeship -
Hendred Fruehauf