Seed Kafesu
Cannington,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Fitter and Team Leader with a strong background in precision machining and hydraulic system diagnosis at PROK conveyor products. Successfully led initiatives that improved team efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in project completion times. Proficient in providing technical support while fostering effective communication, consistently exceeding safety and quality standards. Seeking to leverage leadership skills and technical expertise to drive further operational improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter/Team Leader
PROK conveyor products
BAYSWATER, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Assembling conveyor pulley locks and bearings
- Leading an afternoon shift crew
- Assembling conveyor pulleys that goes through the VA testing machine
- Liaise with the day shift supervisory team
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during work activities.
- Provided technical support to other team members within our shift as needed.
- Maintained records of all jobs performed on our shift for handover purposes.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop solutions for complex problems encountered in operations.
- Made sure that mechanical parts were properly fit and assembled while observing tight project deadlines.
Mechanical Fitter
ETA GROUP/KARARA MINERALS
Karara Mine, WA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Wet and dry plant maintenance
- Warman, weir pumps, valves, conveyors, screens, crushers, ball mills, magnetic separators, vertical mills.
- Inspected machinery for wear and tear to diagnose faults.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts using hand tools such as spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Installed and maintained mechanical components such as engines, pumps, valves, compressors and gearboxes.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices according to specifications.
- Tested assembled equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Replaced faulty components with new ones in accordance with company standards.
- Assembled mechanical parts into larger subassemblies or complete machines and equipment.
- Carried out routine maintenance activities on production lines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of broken parts.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials according to engineering instructions
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization as needed.
- Disassembled defective equipment for troubleshooting purposes before carrying out repair works.
Mechanical Fitter
HOLCIM (HUMES) with Tecside.group
PERTH, WA
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintenance, fixed plant fitter, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam pipes and valves, conveyor belts and rollers, molding machines,
- Mobile plant maintenance CAT front loader, and Hitachi front loader.
- Installed and maintained mechanical components such as engines, pumps, valves, compressors and gearboxes.
- Inspected machinery for wear and tear to diagnose faults.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts using hand tools such as spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices according to specifications.
- Tested assembled equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Replaced faulty components with new ones in accordance with company standards.
- Assisted in the development of technical drawings and blueprints of assemblies and components.
- Assembled mechanical parts into larger subassemblies or complete machines and equipment.
- Carried out routine maintenance activities on production lines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of broken parts.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials according to engineering instructions.
- Performed welding tasks to join metal components together when required.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during work activities.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization as needed.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on machinery for future reference purposes.
- Sourced suitable suppliers for necessary spare parts at competitive prices.
- Monitored stock levels of spare parts regularly and ordered replacements when needed.
- Identified potential improvements in existing systems based on feedback from users.
- Disassembled defective equipment for troubleshooting purposes before carrying out repair works.
- Made sure that mechanical parts were properly fit and assembled while observing tight project deadlines.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop solutions for complex problems encountered in operations.
Hydraulic Fitter/ Machinist
CALLCOTT & DOWNEY ENG SERVICES
PERTH, WA
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Cylinder stripping and assembling
- Machining of cylinder components
- Inspection and reporting
- Magnetic Particle Inspection crack testing (MPI)
- Final cylinder pressure testing
- Worked on CAT, LIEBHERR, VOLVO, KOMATSU, EPIROC, HITACHI, JCB, hydraulic cylinders and valve banks
MECHANICAL FITTER/ MACHINIST
AC HONED TUBE (www.achonedtube.co.za)
JOHANESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Machine and plant maintenance
- Attending to machine and plant breakdowns
- Tool setting and maintenance
- Lubrication and condition monitoring for our workshop machinery
- Machining heavy duty hydraulic shafts and cylinders to specific sizes
- Boring hydraulic cylinder for honing
- Repairing and manufacturing hydraulic cylinders and shafts
- Deep-hole drilling and tri-panning
- General machining and engineering
- Gun drilling
HYDRAULIC FITTER / MACHINIST/ LEADINGHAND
G&R Industrial hydraulics (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
VEREENIGING, GAUTENG
09.2007 - 05.2016
- General workshop maintenance
- Manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Repairing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Repairing hydraulic and pneumatic valves and pumps.
- Hydraulic pipe fitting and hose crimping.
- Maintenance of MOBILE EQUIPMENT hydraulic systems (Volvo, Komatsu, JCB, Caterpillar, LIEBHERR, and Hitachi).
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Repairing and modifying hydraulic valves and pumps.
- Inspection of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Installed piping systems for hydraulics, gas, steam and other liquids according to blueprints.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR
GROVE INDUSTRIES (ZIMBABWE)
HARARE, ZIMBABWE
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Fixed plant and general mechanical equipment maintenance
- Mine site visits and field maintenance
- CAT mobile trucks, loaders, excavators, and mobile cranes
- Liebherr Mobile equipment (excavator, front loaders, tipper trucks
- Machine installation and assembling
- Construction and Agricultural machine services
- FIFO to mines in Africa for company projects
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Performed routine inspections of mobile equipment to identify any potential issues or problems.
Hydraulic Fitter Machinist
Hydraulic and Tractor services, Zimbabwe
05.1998 - 12.1999
- Hydraulic hose assembling and brake pipes
- General and precision machining
- General workshop maintenance
- Repairing of hydraulic orbital, direction control valves
- Machining and repairing of hydraulic cylinder and components
- Worked on Massey Ferguson, John Deere tractor hydraulic systems
ILUKA RESOURCES (shutdowns)Global Resources Services/RCR
- Concentrator water Pump reconditioning, water pumps and valves, conveyor rollers, screens, spool repairs, Trommels, mining units shifting
CITIC PACIFIC MINE (SINO)
- Power Plant maintenance, Gas and steam turbines inspections, valve, and flange management
BHP AREA C MINE (shutdowns)Tecside group
- Dry fixed plant maintenance, Conveyors, screens, cone crushers and jaw crushers
Education
Apprenticeship - Fitting and Turning, Machineshop Engineering
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe01.1998
Ordinary Level - University of Cambridge Exams (O’ Level)
Ruya Adventist High School
Zimbabwe01.1993
Industrial Engineering -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
South AfricaSkills
- PRECISION MACHINING SKILLS
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDER COMPONENT MACHINING AND MAINTENANCE
- SAFE STRIPPING SKILLS OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSESSMENT AND INSPECTION SKILLS
- ELECTRO MAGNETIC CRACK TESTING (MPI)
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND FAULT FINDING
- FIXED PLANT MAINTENANCE
- WORKSHOP BENCH FITTING AND ASSEMBLING
- TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM ANALYSIS SKILLS
- BEARING MOUNTING AND TESTING
- SHAFT AND ROTATING EQUIPMENT ALIGNMENT
- HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS AND WORK DRAWING INTERPRETATION
- MS OFFICE (WORD, POWER POINT, EXCEL)
- BRICKWORK
- PLASTERING
- CARPENTRY
- FIRST AID SKILLS
- Blueprint reading
- Precise measurements
- Drawings review
- Component repair
- Parts assembly
- Parts fitting
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint interpretation
- Leak check
- Mechanical aptitude
- Pipe bending
- Industrial manufacturing
- Machinery repair
- Machine alignment
- Heavy lifting
- Tubing and conduit
- Hydraulic systems
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment installation
- Safe machinery operation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Threading
- Process manufacturing
Australianlicences
- Working at Heights, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
- First Attack Firefighting Equipment, 09/06/22, 09/06/24
- Gas Test Atmospheres, 09/06/22, 08/06/24
- Gantry and Overhead Crane, 05/04/23, 04/04/25
Educationalqualifications
Ordinary Level, 1993, Ruya Adventist High School Zimbabwe, University of Cambridge Exams (O’ Level), 8 O’ Level Subjects, 4 years, 1994-1998, Morewear Industries (Zimbabwe), Class (1), Harare Polytechnic College, Fitting and Turning, Machineshop Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA), Industrial Engineering, 2014-Not Completed, 16 modules passed
Maintenanceskills
- Troubleshooting and problem analysis skills
- Bearing mounting and testing
- Shaft and rotating equipment alignment
- Fixed plant maintenance
- Hydraulic schematics and work drawing interpretation
Extraskills
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- A clean driver’s license C
- Brickwork, plastering and carpentry
- First aid skills
Countryofresidence
Australia
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/14/76
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Glenn Steel, G&R Industrial Hydraulics (South Africa), +27836552324, +2716442425
- Mr. T Tafira, Callcott and Downey, Former Machineshop Supervisor, +61404170160, tendaitafira@yahoo.com
- Mr. Michael Toolsy, Callcott & Downey, Nightshift Supervisor, +61413353740, micaeltool@yahoo.com
- Mr. Gilbert Habimana, Holcim (Humes), Supervisor, 0429791807, gilbert.habimana@holcim.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Darts
- Reading
Internationalaccreditations
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Competent English User, British Council
- Australian Trade Recognition, Certificate III in Engineering Trade, University Victoria (Melbourne Australia)
Professional Highlights
- Precision machining skills
- Hydraulic cylinder component machining and maintenance
- Safe stripping skills of hydraulic cylinders
- Hydraulic cylinder assessment and inspection skills
- Electro magnetic crack testing (MPI)
- Hydraulic system diagnosis and fault finding
- Fixed plant maintenance
- Workshop bench fitting and assembling
Certification
- WORKING AT HEIGHTS valid 08/01/22-08/01/ 26
- ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES 08/01/22-08/01/26
- FIRST ATTACK FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
- GAS TESTING ATMOSPHERE
- GANTRY AND OVERHEAD CRANE
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter/Team Leader
PROK conveyor products
04.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
ETA GROUP/KARARA MINERALS
10.2023 - 03.2024
Mechanical Fitter
HOLCIM (HUMES) with Tecside.group
04.2022 - 09.2023
Hydraulic Fitter/ Machinist
CALLCOTT & DOWNEY ENG SERVICES
11.2019 - 04.2022
MECHANICAL FITTER/ MACHINIST
AC HONED TUBE (www.achonedtube.co.za)
05.2016 - 10.2019
HYDRAULIC FITTER / MACHINIST/ LEADINGHAND
G&R Industrial hydraulics (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
09.2007 - 05.2016
MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR
GROVE INDUSTRIES (ZIMBABWE)
01.2002 - 12.2006
Hydraulic Fitter Machinist
Hydraulic and Tractor services, Zimbabwe
05.1998 - 12.1999
ILUKA RESOURCES (shutdowns)Global Resources Services/RCR
CITIC PACIFIC MINE (SINO)
BHP AREA C MINE (shutdowns)Tecside group
- WORKING AT HEIGHTS valid 08/01/22-08/01/ 26
- ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES 08/01/22-08/01/26
- FIRST ATTACK FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
- GAS TESTING ATMOSPHERE
- GANTRY AND OVERHEAD CRANE
Apprenticeship - Fitting and Turning, Machineshop Engineering
Harare Polytechnic College
Ordinary Level - University of Cambridge Exams (O’ Level)
Ruya Adventist High School
Industrial Engineering -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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