Senior Maintenance Fitter

SAPPI SAICCOR

May 2016 to Actually working here

Maintenance of coal fired boilers and all kit associated such as fans, bearings, feed pumps, sootblowers and conveyor belts. Also responsible for lubrication of plant equipment, air compressors, condition monitoring and safety.

Mechanical Training Officer - Fitting

Umfolozi college skills centre

August 2014 to February 2015

Training of all fitter apprentices in preparation for trade test. Training in basic welding, rigging and all mechanical aspects.

Mechanical Lecturer - Fitter

Umfolozi college skills centre

January 2014 to July 2014

Lecturing +-150 mechanical students in three subjects namely, Engineering Science, Fitting & Machining and Engineering Drawing. Compiling of assessments in these subjects.

Mechanical Fitter

D.S.G Engineering

October 2012 to December 2012

Removal and replacement of pumps, gearboxes, motors,
Valves. Change various gaskets on pumps and valves.
Replacement of Vee-Belts and alignment, replacement of
Chain drives and alignment. Replacement of bearings.

Mechanical Fitter

Freedom Stationery

July 2012 to September 2012

General maintenance on all equipments, basic
rigging, replacement of v- belts and alignment.
Replacement of bearings

Trade Tested Fitter and Laser Technician

Laser & Vibration cc

March 2011 to July 2011

Changing of pumps, motors, gearboxes, impellors, valves,
Gaskets, basic rigging, Laser alignment of rotating shafts, replacement of vee belts and alignment, replacements of chain drives and alignment. General supervision on shuts.

Learner Fitter and Laser Technician

Laser & Vibration cc

January 2007 to February 2011

All relevant mechanical functions pertaining to trade test. Laser alignment on equipment in Sappi Kraft.

Semi Skilled Fitter

C.A.R Labour Hire

January 2006 to December 2006

Assist fitter in removal of pumps, gearboxes, motors,
Valves and replacement of same. Change various gaskets
Replacement of Vee-Belts and various other mechanical
Functions on shutdown.

Semi Skilled Fitter

D.S.G Engineering

January 2005 to December 2005

Assist fitter in removal of pumps, gearboxes, motors,
Valves and replacement of same. Change various gaskets
Replacement of Vee-Belts and various other mechanical
Functions on shutdown

Fitter and laser alignment technician

Laser and vibration - Sappi Kraft

Actually working here

All mechanical duties and all laser alignment of equipment in Sappi

N4 supervisory management

January 2021 to January 2021

Mechanical fitter red seal

January 2011 to January 2011

Mechanical Engineering N3

January 2005 to January 2006

Career Goals

During my working career i have gained invaluable experience and skills as a mechanical fitter. I have learned to work as a team and also on my own initiative. I am very good at communicating with people at all levels of management.

Industries of interest

Energy Industry

Areas of interest

Engineering

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Very athletic. Enjoy the outdoors. Fascinated with extreme engineering, fishing, soccer, volleyball and cricket.