Open To Work
MUKOMBA MUKOMBA
Rivervale,Australia
Summary
I am a self-motivated and dedicated general Mechanical Fitter with extensive knowledge of mechanical systems with continuous hands on mostly working in fixed mining plants and workshops. As a team player, my greatest strength includes my ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt easily in any situation or environment. My core and fundamental values are adaptability dependability which makes me an asset to an organization, and I can contribute to optimizing the available resources.
Experienced with mechanical assembly, maintenance, and repair. Utilizes precision tools and diagnostic equipment to ensure machinery operates efficiently. Knowledge of safety protocols and preventive maintenance techniques.
Qualified [Desired Position] with hands-on experience in mechanical assembly and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance. Proven track record in utilizing precision tools and adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TECHFORCE PERSONNEL PTY LTD
07.2024 - Current
- Tronox Kwinana; shutdown (05 August 2024 -10 August 2024)
- Mineral resources Limited site Mount Marion, shutdown (26/07/2024 to 29/07/2024).
- Pilbara Port Authority Port Headlands, Shutdown (13/08/24 to 16/08/24
- BHP site Nelson Point and Finucane Shutdown (21/08/24 to 26/08/24)
- FMG, Iron Bridge (11 September 2024 to 13 December 2024) project, shutdown and general plant maintenance and equipment installation
- Greenbushes Talison Lithium mine (maintenance and commissioning)
- Agnew Gold Mine (Goldfields)
- FMG Solomon (Shutdown)
- Pilgongoora mine (shutdown)
- Mineral Resources site Wodyina (Shutdown)
- Wiluna C4 PRG site
- Wiluna C4 PRG SITE (from 17 June 2025 to 02 April 2026)
- DUTIES
- Installing, maintenance and condition monitoring of Raptors 400 Cone crusher Including relining, Gap setting, hydraulic and lubrication system repair and problem diagnosis.
- Jaw crusher relining, condition monitoring, gap setting and general maintenance.
- Installing gear boxes and motors, leveling and alignment of drives
- Conveyor belts cold splicing (super screws and clips) Conveyor tracking, greasing, scrapper installation and adjustment, hard and soft skirts adjustment and chute liner replacement.
- Maintenance of vibrating screen (replacing panels, installing drives, Alignment, condition monitoring and greasing.
- Maintenance and repair of apron feeder (replacing flight pans, rollers, condition monitoring of pan bolts sprockets and skirts.
- Vibrating grizzly feeder maintenance – replacing grizzly fingers, lubricate drive, replacing bearings and gear replacement and timing.
- Carry out maintenance work, installation of Tele stackers gearboxes conveyors and hydraulic system.
- I carried out the commissioning and was involved in the operation of the plant.
Mechanical FITTER
Tongon gold mine (Barrick Gold Corporation)
06.2014 - 07.2023
- Trouble shooting on mill lubrication systems (Rexroth), reconditioning hydraulic cylinders for Thickeners.
- Inspecting and replacing ball mill and sag mill slipper pads, V and Y seals, maintenance of barring gear and reconditioning the mill gearbox.
- Maintenance of pumps (Krebs and war-man pumps), gear, vacuum, piston, multi-stage KSB pumps, mono, prochem, and vertical spillage pumps.
- Maintenance and installation of apron feeders scalping screens, hydro cone, jaw, and gyratory crushers.
- Perform maintenance on conveyor belts drives, screw feeders, relining machine, thickeners (Rexroth drive hydraulic system), overhead cranes, leach agitators, vertical mills (Deswik), blowers, thermic fluid heaters, carbon regeneration kiln.
- Perform maintenance on ball, butterfly, pinch, knife gate valves
- Interpreting mechanical engineering drawings.
- Use workshop equipment to make, repair, recondition machine components including center lathe, band saw, radial drilling machine, milling machine, shaper and grinders.
- Troubleshooting of breakdowns and faulty equipment and provide reports.
- Servicing of compressors (Ingersoll rand and comp-air screw compressors)
- Maintenance of carbon regeneration kiln (diesel fired)
- Ensuring plant availability of over 90% through good plant monitoring and maintenance.
- Maintenance and servicing of different machine components to have spares readily available.
- Ensuring company policy on environment, safety and PPE'S usage are followed by everyone including contractors.
- Maintaining the highest level of housekeeping before during and after work.
- Training and assessing the progress of trainees
- Fitter supervisor August 2023 - June 2024
Mechanical Fitter -(expat in-charge of milling section)
MORILA GOLD MINE RANDGOLD RESOURCE
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Ball mill and sag mill inspection and maintenance of trommel and cyclone cluster valves.
- Providing a comprehensive report on all jobs done in the section through job reports
- Monitoring and maintaining spares stock levels.
- Ensuring the hydraulic pumps, valves, filters fittings are in perfect working order.
- Draft a risk assessment of every task, adhere to prescribed safety standards when performing task on pumps, conveyors, couplings, boilers, air compressor, clutches, cranes hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Establishing an action plan of handling multiple job tasks were obtaining or scheduling correct equipment supplies and tools is necessary for successful job completion.
- Identifying potential causes of equipment failure by observing inspecting and testing equipment.
- Ensure training and development of co-workers and apprentices on mechanical or production and ensure all safety standards are adhered to always.
- Reading technical drawings and producing components as per specification
- Installing new equipment according to the manufacturer or manual
- Maintenance of cooling towers and heat exchangers
- Maintenance of safety equipment such as fire hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Drive plant efficiency by supervising running adjustments equipment mills. belt conveyors, chain drives and scrappers.
Machinist
Ferrogue Engineering
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Machining component to close tolerance such as shafts, couplings, bolts, flanges according to the drawing
- Used machines such as lathe, radial arm drilling machine, shaper, milling machine band saw and grinders to meet finish and tolerance requirement.
- Read drawings and interpret and make components accordingly.
- Maintain equipment and do pre-checks before an operation (oil and coolant level and guards)
- Tools sharpening and measuring tool maintenance and storage.
AFRICAN ASSOCIATED MINES (KING AND GATH MINE)
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Maintenance of hoist and winders and hydraulic drives.
- Carried out installation and maintenance of submissible pumps in a vertical shaft.
- Repair of multistage centrifugal pumps to standard
- Perform maintenance on rock skip, man cage and marry Ane (wheel alignment and lubrication)
- Perform cone and jaw crusher maintenance and relining
- Gear boxes repair and reconditioning (worm and wheel, Fenner)
- Laser, DTI alignment and equipment leveling as well as fan balancing.
- Did rapid repairs attending to breakdowns and troubleshooting during production.
- Supporting organization implementing standard management systems such as IBMS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 to facilitate the achievement of the business goal.
Education
Certificate III - Engineering Mechanical Trade
VETASSESS
08-2023
National Certificate - Machine-shop Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic college
01-2008
Class 1 skilled worker certificate - Fitting (including machining)
01-2008
Skills
- Fitting
- Basic- arc welding
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Machining - use of convectional lathe, milling machine, radial drilling machine and other workshop equipment
- Proficient use of Microsoft Applications and ability to learn and use new systems software
- Communication - in both spoken and written English
- Ability to follow work specifications, legislative requirements prescribed policies and service standards
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercise sound judgement and accountable for outcomes
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment installation
- Safe equipment handling
- Hand tools expertise
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- I was supervisor from August 2023 to June2024
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- EWP high risk license
- Working at heights
- Confined Space Entry
- Telehandler
- Class C Driver License WA
- White card
- Gas testing
- Basic fire training
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Adventure Travel
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Timeline
TECHFORCE PERSONNEL PTY LTD
07.2024 - Current
Mechanical FITTER
Tongon gold mine (Barrick Gold Corporation)
06.2014 - 07.2023
Mechanical Fitter -(expat in-charge of milling section)
MORILA GOLD MINE RANDGOLD RESOURCE
09.2011 - 06.2014
Machinist
Ferrogue Engineering
06.2010 - 09.2011
AFRICAN ASSOCIATED MINES (KING AND GATH MINE)
01.2007 - 12.2007
National Certificate - Machine-shop Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic college
Class 1 skilled worker certificate - Fitting (including machining)
Certificate III - Engineering Mechanical Trade
VETASSESS