Leighton Bridger
Mechanical Fitter and Tuner
Durban,KZN
Summary
Well-rounded Mechanical Fitter with 6years of trade experience and comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance. A driven individual committed to safety and offering a dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new position with a company that promises professional growth. Proficient in maintaining smooth and efficient mechanical systems. Systematic professional with keen eye for details, strong focus on performance improvements and skill in root cause analysis. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter Turner
South African Bulk Terminal
08.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Completed tasks according to production sheets specifications and quality standards to meet or exceed tight tolerances and avoid wasting materials.
- Adjusted machine controls and changed tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Double-checked machinery and shop mathematics for each job and coordinated equipment and supplies to achieve targets.
Fitter Turner
Durban Coal Terminal Company (Pty)Limited Trading
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Adjusted machine controls and changed tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
- Completed tasks according to production sheets specifications and quality standards to meet or exceed tight tolerances and avoid wasting materials.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Durban Coal Terminal (Pty)Limited Trading As Bulk
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Worked with supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve encountered equipment or material issues and maintain optimal production levels.
- Inspected sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications using instruments such as gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
- Replaced dull or inefficient equipment parts to enhance machinery performance and improve production yields.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Trade Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Meseta - Shukela Training Centre
Durban, South Africa2017
Certificate - Engineering Mechanics
Shukela Training Centre
Durban, South Africa 2017
Certificate - Engineering Mechanics
Shukela Training Centre
Durban, South Africa2016
N4- Engineering Studies - Engineering Science
Umbilo Technical FET College
Durban, South Africa 2016
N3 - Engineering Studies - Engineering Science
Umbilo Techincal FET College
Durban, South Africa 2012
N2 - Engineering Studies - Engineering Mechanics
Umbilo Technical FET College
Durban, South Africa2012
Graduate Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Fairvale Secondary High School
Durban, South Africa11.2010
Skills
- Conveyor belts ; repairs to splices, replaced broken rollers, adjustments to primary & secondary plough and angle scrapers
- Changed and worked on the guide wheel & boogie wheels of the D-Mag cranes
- Changed motor & gearboxes on the boogies, changed gearboxes on trolleys as well as replaced the trolley wheel n D-Mag crane
- repaired hydraulic power packs & hydraulic cylinders
- Changed SIME breaks, changed bearings on the plumber blocks, changed couplings on gearboxes
- Lined up couplings ; spring bibby coupling, fenner flex couplings, taper gauge alignment and DTI
- Replaced boom bearings ship-loader
- Worked in the machine shop to close tolerances
- Used all types of machines in machine shop
- Full understanding of drawings
- Welding, brazing and abit of boilermaking
- Basic rigging & handling
- Chain and Belt alignment
- Good understanding of pumps and valves
- Bucket elevators ,servicing and maintaining
- Installation of fluid drives and servicing
- Equipment Repair
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Production
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Servicing Mechanical Equipment
- Equipment Repair
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Production
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Servicing Mechanical Equipment
Additional Information
Reference Contact
Mark Ponting – Mechanical Manager at South African Bulk terminals +27833034830
Rajesh Thool - Charge Hand at Bulk connections +27741325759
Andre Goosen – Foreman at Bulk connections +2784 486 1841
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Thessalonians
Timeline
Fitter Turner
South African Bulk Terminal
08.2018 - Current
Fitter Turner
Durban Coal Terminal Company (Pty)Limited Trading
09.2017 - 08.2018
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Durban Coal Terminal (Pty)Limited Trading As Bulk
06.2014 - 06.2017
Trade Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Meseta - Shukela Training Centre
Certificate - Engineering Mechanics
Shukela Training Centre
Certificate - Engineering Mechanics
Shukela Training Centre
N4- Engineering Studies - Engineering Science
Umbilo Technical FET College
N3 - Engineering Studies - Engineering Science
Umbilo Techincal FET College
N2 - Engineering Studies - Engineering Mechanics
Umbilo Technical FET College
Graduate Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Fairvale Secondary High School
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