TSHINYADZO NETSHITUNI
TARGETED ATS RESUME
Molesane, Johannesburg
Summary
Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter with 6+ years in power generation (Eskom) and mining maintenance (Venetia Mine). Specialized in Pump Overhaul & Refurbishment, Turbine Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance, Laser Alignment & DTI Alignment.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter Trainee / Assistant
Eskom Arnot Power Station
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Rotating equipment: gearboxes, belt and chain drives, pumps, valves, flanges, bearings, compressors, conveyors, couplings
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems per maintenance schedules
- Crusher, feeder, stacker maintenance for coal handling plant
- Basic rigging, DTI and laser alignment
- Turbine Maintenance: disassembly and assembly, measuring, gland box, bearing housing, rotor and blades, oil wipers
Artisan Fitter (Super Maintenance / Shutdown)
Venetia Mine - De Beers Group
11.2025 - 12.2026
- Preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, conveyors, compressors, gearboxes
- Breakdown maintenance to minimize downtime and increase plant availability
- Read blueprints, technical drawings, schematics
- Operated hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments
- Bearings, mechanical seals, shafts, motors, V-belts, couplings
- Compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act, risk assessments, JSA, permit to work
- Job cards, permit books, SAP PM records
Artisan Fitter
Saint Prince Pty Ltd (Roteck Industries Contractor)
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Pump overhaul, refurbishment and precision measuring to OEM specs
- Laser alignment and shaft alignment on rotating equipment
- Pipe installation and precision measuring using vernier, micrometer, DTI
- Job cards, service reports per ISO standards
Mechanical Fitter
Kepco (Roteck Industries Contractor)
09.2026 - Current
- Installed mechanical components using drawings, specifications, and laser alignment procedures.
- Inspected rotating equipment to detect wear, leakage, and faulty operation.
- Troubleshot pumps, valves, gearboxes, and conveyors to restore reliable performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on plant machinery, reducing unplanned breakdowns.
- Aligned shafts, couplings, and bearings to maintain equipment accuracy.
- Coordinated shutdown repairs while following lockout/tagout and safety requirements.
- Mentored junior fitters on fitting methods, tooling, and maintenance standards.
- Verified completed work against quality requirements and mechanical tolerances.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Provided reliable support for emergency breakdowns, minimizing production delays and losses due to unplanned downtime.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying and implementing solutions to address mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols.
- Completed projects on schedule through diligent time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hayani High Scool
VhembeN3 And N4 Mechanical Engineering Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
Johannesburg undefined
Eskom Academy
Skills
Mechanical Maintenance
Pump Maintenance
Pump Overhaul
Pump Refurbishment
Turbine Maintenance
Turbine Overhaul
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Breakdown Maintenance
Laser Alignment
DTI Alignment
Shaft Alignment
Gearbox Overhaul
Bearing Replacement
Seal Replacement
Hydraulic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Conveyor Maintenance
Compressor Maintenance
Crusher Maintenance
Feeder Maintenance
Stacker Reclaimer
Blueprint Reading
Technical Drawings
Precision Measuring
Vernier
Micrometer
Fault Finding
Root Cause Analysis
Rigging
Risk Assessment
Job Safety Analysis
Permit to Work
Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
5S Housekeeping
SAP PM
Certification
Trade Test - Artisan (Red Seal)
Section name
TARGET ROLE: ARTISAN FITTER - MINING / POWER GENERATION / HEAVY INDUSTRY
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Kepco (Roteck Industries Contractor)
09.2026 - Current
Artisan Fitter
Saint Prince Pty Ltd (Roteck Industries Contractor)
02.2026 - 06.2026
Artisan Fitter (Super Maintenance / Shutdown)
Venetia Mine - De Beers Group
11.2025 - 12.2026
Mechanical Fitter Trainee / Assistant
Eskom Arnot Power Station
01.2016 - 01.2022
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Eskom Academy
High School Diploma -
Hayani High Scool
N3 And N4 Mechanical Engineering Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
South West Gauteng College