Ignitius Kgotetso Matshabe
QUALIFIED FITTER
Johannesburg
Summary
Trade-Tested Mechanical Fitter / Process Artisan with 6+ years’ experience in FMCG beverage manufacturing and mining. Skilled in maintaining packaging machinery and mining filtration systems. Strong in fault-finding, safety compliance, and reducing downtime.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter (Filter Technician)
Kwabantu Mining (Metso, Mogalakwena Mine)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained and repaired Metso Larox filters and valves.
- Replaced hydraulic cylinders, actuators, and seals on Larox filters.
- Worked on slurry pumps, pipelines, and hydraulic systems.
- Carried out filter cloth changes and adjustments.
- Inspected valves, pipes, and hydraulic packs for leaks or faults.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
- Assisted with planned shutdown maintenance and plant restarts.
- Applied strict safety standards, lock-out, and permit-to-work procedures.
Shift Artisan
Coca-Cola Beverages SA
01.2019 - 2025
- Operated and maintained fillers, labellers, blow moulders, shrink/stretch wrappers, and cappers.
- Replaced worn machine parts, chains, bearings, and gearboxes.
- Attended to breakdowns and carried out corrective repairs.
- Completed daily checks, lubrication, and routine services.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
- Assisted with commissioning, shutdowns, and line start-ups.
- Applied correct lock-out and isolation before maintenance.
- Monitored machine performance and gave feedback for improvements.
- Supported other lines and assisted teams during high-demand periods.
Education
Mechanical Fitter
04.2001 -
N1–N5 - Fitting & Turning
01.2018
Matric - Technical Subjects
01.2015
Skills
Packaging Machinery: Fillers, Labellers, Blow Moulders, Wrappers, Cappers
References
- Meshack, Motaung, Maintenance Controller, 083 777 6532, Coca-Cola Devland
- Sila, Mathebula, Shaft Team Leader, 078 883 1089, Coca-Cola Devland
- Sydney, 064 907 8615, Metso (Mogalakwena Mine)
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter (Filter Technician) - Kwabantu Mining (Metso, Mogalakwena Mine)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Shift Artisan - Coca-Cola Beverages SA
01.2019 - 2025
Techno Train - , Mechanical Fitter
04.2001 -
Moses Maren Mission Technical - Matric, Technical Subjects
SWGC - N1–N5, Fitting & Turning