Godfrey Chikutireni
Maintenance Fitter
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Fitter seeking full-time employment in the engineering industry. Demonstrates ability to maintain, repair, and improve mechanical systems in fast-paced industrial environments. Skilled in both preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment efficiency. Possesses strong diagnostic skills and a comprehensive understanding of maintenance practices, safety regulations, and work management procedures. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a steadfast commitment to workplace health and safety. Ready to leverage technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to enhance plant performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Fitter
Innovative Engineering
10.2021 - Current
- Performed maintenance, repairs and overhauls of water pumps to ensure optimal performance and prolonged equipment lifespan, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions
- Installed and aligned various types of valves in accordance with engineering specifications, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety standards
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems, identifying potential issues and implementing timely corrective actions to prevent equipment failures
- Collaborated with engineers and technical teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues, ensuring that repairs were completed efficiently and in compliance with operational requirements
- Perform daily inspections and maintenance on both positive displacement and non positive displacement pumps, ensuring their efficient operation
- Contributed to projects and ad hoc duties, improving plant efficiency
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of pumps and gearboxes to ensure they function effectively and reliably
- Enforce strict adherence to safety engineering practices in all maintenance activities to highest level of safety on-site
- Performed precision alignment and fitting to ensure proper operation of machinery
Fitter and Turner
Quarry Tech Mineral Systems
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Isolated equipment (LOTO) and performed corrective maintenance on the machines
- Carried out inspections, diagnostics, repairs and prepared service reports and updates
- Collaborated with technical teams to implement effective maintenance strategies, ensuring the efficient functioning of motors and related systems within the facility
- Performed milling machine work and manual lathe operations
- Carried out maintenance tasks on jaw crushers, cone crushers and impact crushers, ensuring they operate effectively and safely
- Troubleshooted and diagnosed mechanical issues in pumps and gearboxes, identified and addressed root causes of malfunctions
- Conducted Job Risk Analysis (JRA) prior to commencing any task, identified potential hazards and implemented mitigation strategies
- Dismantled, inspected and reassembled hydraulic motors and pumps, ensuring precision in reinstallation and system reliability
Education
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Australian Trade Training College
Melbourne, Australia 01.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
Machine Maintenance and Repair
Precision Measuring
Precision Alignment
Machining Skills
Welding
Blueprint Reading
Hydraulic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Bearing Replacement
Shaft Replacement
Troubleshooting
Fault Diagnosis
Lubrication Techniques
Pressure testing
Machine Alignment
Electrical Troubleshooting
Power Tool Operation
Hand-tool proficiency
Lubrication management
Inspection
Gearbox Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Precision measuring tools
Coupling Alignment
Blueprint Interpretation
Torque specifications
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Safety Compliance, 01/01/24, Maintained 100% compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased Equipment Lifespan, 01/01/24, Increased the lifespan of key machinery by 30%.
- Training and Development, 01/01/24, Trained junior fitters in advanced maintenance techniques.
- Improved Efficiency, 01/01/24, Increased machinery efficiency by conducting regular performance checks.
- Reduced Equipment Downtime, 01/01/23, Implemented a proactive maintenance program, reducing machinery downtime by 25%.
- Multi-Skilled Maintenance, 01/01/23, Performed mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
- Optimized Preventive Maintenance, 01/01/23, Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance plan.
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Australian Trade Training College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Maintenance Fitter
Innovative Engineering
10.2021 - Current
Fitter and Turner
Quarry Tech Mineral Systems
10.2019 - 10.2021