CURRICULUM VITAE
Name and Surname
Home Address
Melisizwe Khanyile
Emndeni North
Soweto
1861
Contacts
E-mail address
*********.**@*****.***
Profile
I am a young dedicated professional with years of experience in the mechanical engineering field. I have worked as a qualified aircraft Fitter working on gas turbines and their supporting components. I have also worked on steam turbines and their supporting components at power stations as a mechanical fitter. I’ve immense experience in inspection, precision measuring, fault finding, maintaining, disassembly, assembly and testing of mechanical and hydraulics parts.
I have constantly demonstrated technical problem-solving abilities in every aspect in all the positions I have worked.
Relevant Skills
Read and interpreting technical drawing & manuals
I have done courses which included mechanical drawing
Being able to read drawings and understanding technical manuals is part of my jobs.
Using various measuring equipment
Vernier caliper, micro meter, height gauge, bore gauge, go no go gauge, slip gauge and feeler gauge
I able to measure in both imperial and metric
Proficient in using Microsoft office
Advance user of Microsoft office
Excel, word, outlook, power point
Using hand tools to complete various tasks
Using hand tools to disassembling and assemble mechanical assemblies
Controlling spares and ordering spares
Controlling hand stock spares to always have enough spares for work to be done and ordering when required
Disassemble, repair and assemble mechanical components
Work on mechanical parts in accordance to documentation
Hydraulics and bearings
Replacing seals, O-rings and bearings.
Good communication skills
I can give reports both written and verbally
I can give and receive instructions clearly
Personal Details
Gender : Male
Nationality : South African
Date of Birth : 12 January 1988
Marital status : Married
Home Language : Zulu Speak Read and Write
Other Languages : English Speak Read and Write
: Afrikaans Speak Read and Write
: Sotho Speak
: Xhosa Speak
Health : Excellent
Educational Details
High School : Hoërskool Bekker
Highest Standard Passed : Grade 12 Senior Certificates
Subjects Passed : English
: Afrikaans
: Mathematics
: Mechanotechnics
: Engineering Science
: Mechanical drawing
Year Obtained : 2006
Tertiary Education
Name of institution : Denel Technical Academy
Qualification Obtained : Apprenticeship
Modules Covered
: Microsoft (Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint)
: Hand tools
: Fitting
: Basic welding
: Measurements
: Combustion Engines
: Fixed wing flight mechanics
: Rotary wing flight mechanics
: Aero structures
: Gas turbine engine
: Turbo chargers
: Bearings
: Valves
: Hydraulic systems
: Pneumatic systems
Course Duration : 1 Year
Year Obtained : 2008
Name of Institution : South West Gauteng College
Qualification Obtained : N4 Mechanical Engineering Modules : Mathematics
: Engineering science
: Engineering Drawing
: Mechanotechnics
Year Obtained : 2010
Name of Institution : Indlela Trade Institute
Qualification Obtained : Trade certificate
Year : 2010
Work Experience
Company Name : Safran Turbomeca Africa
Post Held : Aircraft fitter Apprentice
Duties : Training in accordance to TETA requirements
Duration : From 09/01/2009 – 11/12/2010
Company Name : Safran Turbomeca Africa
Post Held : Gas turbine and accessories fitter
Duration : 10/12/2010 – 31/05/2015
My duties and responsibilities
Inspecting work area for hazards and filling in risk assessment form before starting the job.
Modifications and installations of mechanical components.
Fault finding and identifying the correct repair procedure in accordance to manual.
Measuring and recoding dimensions whenever required on technical documents.
Inspecting Turbine engine components, before and after assembly.
Assembling Makila Engine modules and sub components.
Maintain, repair and overhaul of turbine engine accessories.
Completing documentation after the job is finished.
Reading and understanding drawings, manuals and work packs.
House Keeping and keeping the workshop at 5s standard.
Identifying and inspecting correct tools to be used on the job.
Reporting to my superior before and after the job.
Controlling bin stock spares and inspecting special tools.
Understanding the environmental health and safety concerns.
Identifying where improvements can be made to reduce breakdowns and increase quality.
Company Name : Eskom Rotek Industries
Post Held : Turbine fitter
Duration : 16/03/2016 – To date
My duties and responsibilities
Inspecting work area for hazards and filling in risk assessment form before starting the job.
Implement modifications and install components
Fault finding and identifying the correct repair procedure.
Measuring and recoding dimensions whenever required on technical manuals.
Maintaining and inspecting machineries functionality.
Attend equipment mechanical breakdown.
Maintain, repair and overhaul of mechanical components.
Completing documentation after the job is finished.
Reading and understanding drawings, manuals and work scopes.
House Keeping and keeping the workshop at 5s standard.
Identifying correct tools to be used on the job.
Reporting to my superior before and after the job.
Ordering the spares required to complete the job.
Understanding the environment health and safety concerns.
Identifying where improvements can be made to reduce breakdowns.
Inspecting and replacing bearings and rotating parts.
Inspecting hydraulics and replacing seals, O-rings, hoses and gaskets.
References
Name and Surname : Mr. P.N Nkosi
Company : Safran Turbomeca Africa
Position : Technician
Contacts : 082-*******
Name and Surname : Mrs. S Botha
Company : Safran Turbomeca Africa
Position : MRO Manager
Contacts : 083*******
Name and Surname : Mr. J Du Plessis
Company : Eskom Rotek Industries
Position : Supervisor
Contacts : 083-***-****