Dynamic Millwright Apprentice at Tongaat Hulett Sugar, skilled in industrial mechanics and electrical troubleshooting. Achieved significant productivity improvements through effective equipment rebuilding and precision alignment. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities while maintaining hydraulic systems and executing safety protocols. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring workplace safety.
Responsibilities and duties
Mechanical
· Stripping, overhauling and assembling of centrifugal, pdp, rotary, gear, vane & piston pump, etc.
· Stripping & assembling of various type of gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, etc .
· Lubrication on all machines, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, etc. .
· Carryout gas cutting and heating by means of oxy-acetylene torch set.
· Worked in boilers & powerhouse, turbines & compressors, induced draught fans and dampers.
· Maintenance on hydraulics & pneumatics, circuit design and understanding, etc.
· Maintenance on fluid couplings, flexible, rigid and self –aligning couplings.
· Training on alignment (Lazer, DTI) – minimum tolerance
· Service diaphragm, gate, butterfly valves
· Machine Shop, marking off and precision measuring, use of drill press, lathe, milling machine, etc.
Electrical
· Stripping, overhauling and assembling on motor
· Greasing the motor
· Doing fault finding
· Connecting and disconnecting motors
· Motor testing
· Electrical testing instruments
· Electrical equipment
· Gland and tracing of cables
Productivity and safety improvement
Industrial mechanics
Equipment rebuilding
Bearing replacement
Electrical troubleshooting
Code 10 or Driver’s Licence C1 -8 years’ experience driving