Thapelo David Letwaba
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
Witbank
Summary
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Mechanic
GLENCORE
01.2013 - Current
- Conduct major repairs and component change(PCR/MIDLIFE)
- Conduct troubleshooting / faultfinding
- Attend to breakdowns in the pit area and workshop
- Assist to order parts and follow up on ordered parts with service providers to ensure timeous delivery
- Plan jobs that needs to be executed as per maintenance schedule
- Assist in the filling of completed job orders
- Operate Forklift, overhead crane and perform lifting duties
- Manage spares received for end users at engineering stores
- Conduct preventative maintenance which includes services and daily inspections as per SAP planned maintenance specifications on the following Earthmoving machines: Caterpillar Front loader 998H , 966H, Caterpillar Dump truck 777D , 777F , 777G, Caterpillar Tyre dozer 834H , 834K, Caterpillar Grader 16M , 16H, Caterpillar ADT 740A & B Hoist and Ejector, Caterpillar TLB 428F , 426E, Volvo ADT A40G
- Maintain good house keeping
Machine Operator
Anglo American
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assist in reaching coal targets to Sasol while adhering to Safety and Environmental laws through machine operating
Engineering assistant
Anglo American
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assist Artisans with Production Machines breakdowns and Maintenance
- Assist with day to day running of sub-assembly stores
- Ensure binning of all stock items
- conduct stock taking duties
- Perform inspection of goods and material received from supplier to ensure item accuracy and do quality checks
- Operate underground flameproof tractor for machine maintenance and breakdown purposes
Education
GRADE 12 - Matric
12-2005
N3 - Engineering
Gert Sibande TVET College
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Process Instrumentation
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Earth Moving Mechanic - Engineering Mechanics
Indlela Trade Test Centre
04.2001 -
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
Ability to think critically and find practical solutions to challenges
Being able to maintain accurate inventory
Knowledge of inventory management systems and SAP
Timeline
Assistant Mechanic
GLENCORE
01.2013 - Current
Machine Operator
Anglo American
01.2011 - 01.2013
Engineering assistant
Anglo American
01.2009 - 01.2011
Earth Moving Mechanic - Engineering Mechanics
Indlela Trade Test Centre
04.2001 -
GRADE 12 - Matric
N3 - Engineering
Gert Sibande TVET College
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Process Instrumentation
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Personal Information
- ID Number: 880414 6067 08 4
- Citizenship: South African
- Date of Birth: 04/14/88
- Gender: Male