Melvin Morare Matsepe
Mechanical Fitter
Edenvale
Summary
Proactive Mechanical Fitter with experience over 4 years of overseeing accurate and efficient performance of daily tasks. Motivated team leader with experience safely operating equipment and maintaining plant machinery. Focused with attention to detail, exemplary communication and exceptional mechanical abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Scaw Metals
03.2024 - Current
- Repair and Maintain Mechanical plant Equipment:
- Water Pumps station according to OHASA codes
- Valves (pressure reducing Valves).
- Cooling towers.
- Preventive Maintenance on Water plant Systems.
Mechanical Fitter
Crofts Gears
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Assembling industrial gearboxes.
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
- Followed company, safety and performance requirements at all times.
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
- Utilized equipment like power tools and tools in the correct manner.
Mechanical Fitter
Scaw Metals
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitored equipment for signs of mechanical issues and organized repairs to maintain functionality.
- Used electrical and mechanical drawings to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical and other systems.
- Executing Planned maintenance, general engineering work, job changes & preparatory work.
- Refurbishment of broken parts, plant repairs and maintenance: 100% availability of all critical systems:
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Cullet plant maintenance (conveyors, Pumps,elevators, gearboxes, crushers)..
- Cooling water systems (electrodes, furnace, machines, Hot Gob chutes).
- Hot end coating systems, cullet systems and machine cooling air systems.
- Batch plant maintenance (conveyors, gearboxes, screws, scrapers, chutes, scales, mixers)
- Continuous improvement and Collaboration:
- Identify and take action to correct problems affecting production.
- Continuous improvement and maintaining good engineering practices.
- Conduct a continuous review of the jobs in order to improve overall performance.
- Implement agreed standards and use measurements as a basis for improvements.
Education
High school - Full Grade 12 With Pure Mathematics 60% And Physical Science 51%
Moshate Senior Secondary School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Other - Fully Completed N2 N3 N4 & N5 with Good grades 50% and above.
Ekurhuleni East College
05.2015 - 05.2017
Other - New Occupational Trade. Mechanical Fitter NQFL 4
Scaw Metals Training Center / Olifantsfontein
06.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
Attention to detail
Able to Read Mechanical drawings
Following Instructions and Procedures
Ability to Cope with Pressures and Setbacks
Working within tight tolerances or parameters
Problem solving and continuous improvement
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Competent in Pre and final inspection of equipment
Computer literate
Customer orientation (On time delivery, quality orientation)
Willing to do standby and work overtime if required
Ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain housekeeping and high company safety standards
Demonstrate commitment to quality workmanship
Good knowledge of measuring instruments & techniques
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/13/92
- Nationality: South African
Self Evaluation
- I perform timely and effective mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant machinery, ensuring smooth operations, improved equipment reliability, and minimized downtime.
- Conduct regular machine health checks and inspection.
- Detect and report early signs of wear and potential faults.
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Scaw Metals
03.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Crofts Gears
02.2023 - 11.2023
Other - New Occupational Trade. Mechanical Fitter NQFL 4
Scaw Metals Training Center / Olifantsfontein
06.2019 - 05.2022
Mechanical Fitter
Scaw Metals
03.2019 - 06.2022
Other - Fully Completed N2 N3 N4 & N5 with Good grades 50% and above.
Ekurhuleni East College
05.2015 - 05.2017
High school - Full Grade 12 With Pure Mathematics 60% And Physical Science 51%
Moshate Senior Secondary School
01.2010 - 05.2010