Smangaliso Mqadi
Mechanical Artisan Fitter
Durban
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Artisan Fitter
Scaw Metals UJ
Germiston
01.2023 - Current
- Interpreted pipe schematics, isometrics and installation drawings to implement understanding of symbols, reference lines and work points into actual installation projects.
- Translated general notes in reference texts and drawings or schematics into concrete applications of technical principles resulting in exceptional efficiency or durability of systems installed.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
- Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
- Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
- Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
- Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
Mechanical Artisan Fitter
Columbus Stainless
Middelburg
08.2016 - 05.2022
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Coastal College KZN
Durban 08.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
Installation and maintenance
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Written Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Mechanical Artisan Fitter
Scaw Metals UJ
01.2023 - Current
Mechanical Artisan Fitter
Columbus Stainless
08.2016 - 05.2022
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Coastal College KZN
08.2013 - 08.2014