Linge Maji
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a dynamic individual who has the necessary drive and self confidence to meet targets and requirements set for me. I have an aptitude for learning which makes me an ideal candidate for growing and changing environments. I am always looking for an opportunity to learn and in turn, deliver on objectives with integrity and tenacity using the knowledge which I have acquired.
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including pneumatic systems, electrical, HVAC, hydraulic systems and mechanical work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
General Profiling
JOHANNESBURG
07.2025 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of machinery and equipment for proper functionality.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Repaired electrical systems and components to maintain workplace safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools for repair tasks efficiently.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests to minimize downtime in operations.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Electrical Foreman/ Fitter
Broadway Sweets
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Install and maintain renewable energy source(solar)
- Training and assessing apprentices and assistants.
- Repairs of production machinery as well as site related electrical work e.g. lighting, boilers, compressors, installations etc.;
- Methodical fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, control panels and distribution boards;
- Excellent working knowledge of GEA high speed wrapping and bagging machines, sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear, AC motors, servo motors, relay logic, industrial instrumentation, basic understanding of PLC;
- Assisting with installation of new equipment
- Ensuring that related administration is attended to timeously
- Ensuring that operational services (electrical) are provided timeously and according to specification.
- Assist with mechanical inspections/repairs.
- Supervise all work done by junior electrical aid.
- Coach and train the junior electrical assistants.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on all related equipment on the plant.
- Generator installations and maintenance
- Perform Generator change over when there is power failures.
- Replacement of heating Elements, Thermocouple, Temperature controllers, Liquid level sensors, proximity sensors.
- Also Fitter duties as a fitter mechanic:
- Bearing replacement on all rotating machinery.
- Parts replacement.
- Carry out scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
- Install new components or modify existing applications.
Shift Electrical Technician
Aldo Africa Pty (Ltd)
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Attend to machine break down when on (day/night) shift.
- Report all issues of the day to the Maintenance Manager.
- Supervise all work done by junior electrical aid.
- Coach and train the junior electrical assistants.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on all related equipment on the plant.
- Generator installations and maintenance
- Perform Generator change over when there is power failures.
- Replacement of heating Elements, Thermocouple, Temperature controllers, Liquid level sensors, proximity sensors.
- Fault finding on VSD Drives, 3 phase & 1phase AC motors & pumps, ups backups control panels.
- Inspect, repair and maintain Wrapping machines, Double twister Coil Induction wrapper, Masipack bagging machines.
- Install, inspect and VSD drives, Vibration controllers, motor control circuits, wiring systems, distribution boards & all electrical equipment within the plant.
- HVAC system maintenance and installation
- Monitor Cooling tunnels temperature and humidity controller settings.
- Ensure all scales in the plant are working and calibrated.
- Also Fitter duties as a semi-skilled fitter mechanic:
- Bearing replacement on all rotating machinery.
- Parts replacement.
- Carry out scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
- Install new components or modify existing ones to ensure efficient operation.
Vehicle Workshop Foreman
Lebolex Pty (Ltd)
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Perform incoming and outgoing inspection on all parts.
- Assigning Job cards.
- Ensure breakdowns are attended and executed.
- Oversee Quality of Fleet Maintenance.
- Manage Fleet, Drivers and staff.
- Order parts and supplies.
Technical Official
Eskom Holdings Limited Pty(Ltd) ECOU
02.2010 - 09.2020
- Attend to Low Voltage faults(0v-1000v), medium and high voltage(22kv), line maintenance, line inspection, meter change Prepaid and conventional, Bulk Customers meter reading, new installations, Sectionalised Fault finding, TRFR 16kva- 400kva and 500kva Min-Sub change.
- Acted as a CNC Works Coordinator at Cofimvaba CNC (08/2014 -02/2015).
- Planning and successfully caring out a Total Sub Station Isolation System Outage.
- Daily capturing of work orders.
- Book System outages on the system.
- Issue work daily to teams.
- Close done work orders.
- Follow up on outstanding work.
Assistant Electrical Technician
Robotech Electrical
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Became an Electrical Technician mid 2008.
- Team leader for two major projects FROZEN FOODS Nahoon & Quigney in East London.
- Got a Nemtek certification for Electric Fence Installations, Maintenance & Repairs.
- Started Apprenticeship Level 1 with IESETA at the East London Training Centre.
- New Installations and maintenance (Industrial & Domestic).
- Cable laying, jointing and terminations (Industrial & Domestic).
- Trunking installations (Industrial & Domestic).
- Electric fence installation
- Install and maintain Electric gate motors
- Intercom and installations
- Generator installations and maintenance
Education
Electrical Engineering - Maths & Science N3
ANITEC college
Electrical Trade Test -
F & O Training Center
Skills
- Trade tested Electrician
- Three- and single-phase motor testing
- Installing & wiring
- Panel wiring
- PLC and VSD Fault finding
- High proficiency in mechanical repairs
- Testing & wiring
- Variable speed drives (VSD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- KUKA Robotics (KR-CI Programming)
- Low Voltage Fault Finding (0-1000volts)
- Low Voltage Cable testing & jointing
- Low Voltage live operations
- Working at heights
Special Training
- Maximo 7
- SAP
- First aid level 2
- Basic firefighting (RIVER PORT TRAINING)
- Hazard identification risk assessment (NOSA)
- Hazard chemicals
- ORHVS (module 1 to 12)
Languages
Excellent, Excellent, Good, Fair
Field Of Competency
- Trade tested Electrician
- Three- and single-phase motor testing, installing & wiring
- Panel wiring, fault finding, testing & wiring
- Variable speed drives (VSD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- KUKA Robotics (KR-CI Programming)
- Low Voltage Fault Finding (0-1000volts)
- Low Voltage Cable testing & jointing
- Low Voltage live operations
- Working at heights
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8706175453087
- Age: 38
- Gender: Male
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
General Profiling
07.2025 - Current
Electrical Foreman/ Fitter
Broadway Sweets
10.2023 - 06.2025
Shift Electrical Technician
Aldo Africa Pty (Ltd)
11.2021 - 09.2023
Vehicle Workshop Foreman
Lebolex Pty (Ltd)
03.2021 - 10.2021
Technical Official
Eskom Holdings Limited Pty(Ltd) ECOU
02.2010 - 09.2020
Assistant Electrical Technician
Robotech Electrical
03.2008 - 11.2009
Electrical Engineering - Maths & Science N3
ANITEC college
Electrical Trade Test -
F & O Training Center