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
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
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