Joseph Chizuni

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
• Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
• Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
• Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
• Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
• Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
• Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
• Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
• Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
• Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
• Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
• Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
• Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
• Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
• Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
• Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
• Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
• Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
• Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
• Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
• Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
• Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
• Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.

Mechanical maintenance

Gear box replacements and rebuilds

Cone and Jaw crusher maintenance, and overhaul

Hydraulic powerpack maintenance

Feeders and Screen maintenance and excitor changeouts

Fault finding and diagnostics

Basic machining of worn out pins, plugs and flanges and use of precision measuring tools to ensure components met specified tolerances

Repairs of pneumatic valve and lines

Compressor servicing and inspections

• Contributed to a safer working environment by addressing potential hazards and promptly resolving any issues found during routine checks.
• Mentoring and coaching apprentices
• Assembled and installed various mechanical components and equipment with a high level of accuracy

• Installation and commissioning of new mechanical parts.
• Fabrication and welding and repairs of iron ore processing equipment
• Maintenance of conveyers, screens, feeders Jaw and cone crushers
• Coaching and mentoring apprentices and new employees
• Adhering to Safety, health and Environment (SHE) requirements
• Generation of schedules and of job related documents including breakdown report, work orders and Job cards.
• Bearings, pumps and mechanical components assembling

• Measured and fabricated pipework to blue prints and technical drawings.
• Gaskets and flange management to specifications
• Pipe threading and assembling
• Use of Elevated platforms and various technical tools to install pipe work and pipe brackets
• Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks during commissioning of the project.

• Fabricated, installed and repaired all coal handling and processing plant equipment and structures
• Improved compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments.
• Performed mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintained conveyors, screens and vibrating feeders
• Liaised with contractors to ensure timely delivery of jobs contracted was met on time and done safely.
• Fitter/welder leading hand and acting supervisor
• Pump rebuilds and new motor and pump installations
• Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.

• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
• Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
• Maintained the diamond processing plant screens, vibrating feeders and slurry pumps
• Pump cartridges rebuilds
• Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.

• Started apprenticeship in january 1991 and qualified january 1995.
• Workshop fabrications of Chutes, gantries, structures, conveyors, screw conveyors, pipework, brackets
• Rebuilt of Blast furnaces no 3 and no 4
• Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
• Increased workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections of boiler systems and components.
• Enhanced team efficiency by leading and coordinating fabrication of boiler parts.