Hi, I’m
Ofentse Lloyd Machele
Fitter
Moruleng
Summary
Proactive Fitter offering supervisory experience and understanding of concentrator plant maintenance. Focused and motivated Fitter with extensive background in equipment maintenance. Quality-driven professional focused on solving problems and improving machine performance.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Vuna Engineers and Projects
Fitter
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Conducting of pre-shutdown inspections on the Chromite crusher and wash plants at Bauba Mine.
- Carry out maintenance activities on the plant equipment on shutdowns and commissioning of plant.
- Communicate service reports with Foreman.
- Attend to call-outs in events of plant breakdowns.
- Do the call outs for the breakdo
Pilanesberg Platinum Mines
Fitter
10.2014 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Inspection and maintenance on the Concerntrator plant equipment. (Metso/ Sandvik/ Osborne C-jaw crushers, Metso HP Cone crushers and hydraulic systems, Vibramech/Lambec screens and grizzlies, Conveyor belt installations and drive systems, floatation cells and Warman slurry pumps, Mills and thickener dams.
Weir Minerals Africa
Field Service Technician
01.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Did workshop strip/quote/repairs on Weir group centrifugal pumps. Installed and tested new equipment on Rustenburg mine sites, establishing regular preventative maintenance schedules to retain full working order.
Metso Minerals
Field Service Technician
10.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Did maintenance and repairs on Metso C jawcrushers, Omnicone crushers, HP Cone crushers, Metso centrifugal pumps, loco-tracks, Svedala/ Metso floatation cells. Did field service work at Rustenburg mines ( Minopex K1 & K2, Pilanesberg Platinum Mine). Performed regular routine maintenance on company vehicles, tools and equipment used in field.
Minopex Volclay
Fitter
11.2011 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Did maintenance on Chromite Foundry sand processing plant. Did inspections and maintenance on both dry and wet plants equipment (Conveyor tripper cars, Centrifugal slurry/ clear-water pumps, conditioning tanks, extraction fans, AST Screens, bucket elevators, bagging systems and pallet conveyors, Ventelex fluidbed dryers, Cemco impact crushers.
Minopex Marikana
Fitter
06.2008 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Inspected and maintained equipment at Marikana concentrator plant according to OEM standards( hammer samplers. Floatation cells, Envirotech/Warman slurry/ clear-water pumps, Metso gyratory/c- jaw/Omnicone 1560 crushers and screens, Ball/ rod mills and charging systems, hydraulics and lubrication systems, thickener dams and drive units, Verderflex/Bredel peristaltic pumps).
Eskom Generation
Fitter
01.2006 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Outside plant work on Ash/Coal plants. Conveyor belt installations and maintenance on scoop couplings, MAN Stackers and reclaimers, Ash precipitators, bucket elevators, Ash conditioners.
Iscor-Grootegeluk Coal Mine
Fitter
07.2000 - 11.2005
Job overview
- Worked as a Maintenance Fitter on Coal Preparation plant. Equipment included Conveyor belts, apron feeders, shuttle conveyors, Osborn/Joest vibrating screens, Rotary drum crushers, Double roll crushers, Ring roll crushers, Jaw crushers, Magnetic separators, TESKA Drum separators, MAN stackers/reclaimer, belt filters and Centrifugal pumps.
Iscor-Grootegeluk Coal Mine
Apprentice-Fitting and Machining
01.1998 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Did training modules at Grootegeluk Trades Training Centre and full apprenticeship at Grootegeluk coal mine.
- Trade Tested during July 2000 to obtain a certificate (MIETTB Section 12B Fitting (include. Machining).
Education
Ellisras Technical CollegeLephalale, Limpopo
N3 from Mechanical Engineering (Fitting)
12.1997
Raphurele High SchoolMogwase, North-West
Matric, STD 10
12.1995
Skills
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Welding & Gas heating/ cutting
Hand and power tools safe usage
General Mechanical knowledge & fundamentals
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent team member
Interests
Doing crafts and DIY projects
Watching soccer games
Fun cooking with family
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12 April 1978
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: C1
References
- Thapelo Maitsapo-Foreman, Ppm, Moruleng, North West, 0747067421
- Andre Kleynhans-GES, Ppm, 0824345508
References
- Thapelo Maitsapo-Foreman, Ppm, Moruleng, North West, 0747067421
- Andre Kleynhans-GES, Ppm, 0824345508
Timeline
Fitter
Vuna Engineers and Projects
01.2025 - Current
Fitter
Pilanesberg Platinum Mines
10.2014 - 11.2023
Field Service Technician
Weir Minerals Africa
01.2013 - 09.2014
Field Service Technician
Metso Minerals
10.2012 - 05.2013
Fitter
Minopex Volclay
11.2011 - 09.2012
Fitter
Minopex Marikana
06.2008 - 11.2011
Fitter
Eskom Generation
01.2006 - 04.2008
Fitter
Iscor-Grootegeluk Coal Mine
07.2000 - 11.2005
Apprentice-Fitting and Machining
Iscor-Grootegeluk Coal Mine
01.1998 - 07.2000
Ellisras Technical College
N3 from Mechanical Engineering (Fitting)
Raphurele High School
Matric, STD 10