Mechanical Foreman /Mechanical Fitter
Resume:
WILFRED KAMANGA
*****, ********** **** ********, ********, Zimbabwe
********@*****.***
Passport no CN589011
+263********* or +263*********
OBJECTIVE
I'm looking for full-time work in the role of Mechanical fitter in the engineering industry.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A self motivated mechanical fitter, chargehand with a wide range of experience in all aspects of Gas, Chemical, Manufacturing, Power Stations and Mining Industries. Proven supervisory skills and excellence in time keeping and attendance record. Advanced knowledge of use of all hand and powered tools, working knowledge and also perform effectively all the tasks assigned to me. I have great ability to do troubleshooting, diagnosis, inspections,repairs, replacements, adjustments, maintainance and alignment of plant machinery and equipment.
WORK HISTORY
BHUBEZI PROJECTS AFRICA MECHANICAL FOREMAN
(Pvt ltd) Supervising artisans and semi-skilled workers
Unki Platinum Mines. on tasks assigned.
Debottlenecking Project Assigning and delegating daily tasks to artisans
Ensuring effective time management, efficiency,
professionalism and quality work through out the
the project.
Coordinating and commissioning newly installed
plant equipment and machinery.
Providing onsite technical assitance to artisans.
Participate in Safety inspections and implementing
adherence.
Compiling daily site progress reports.
HIPPO VALLEY ESTATES MECHANICAL FITTER
Tongaat Hullets Conduct and coordinate all maintenance on
January 2021—April 2021 machinery and equipment.
Active ensuring that all caneknives rotors and
bearings are fully serviced.
Advising on implementing technical improvements
which are cost effective.
Complete maintainance schedule and program for
tipplers, conveyor belts, rotor and motor alignment.
Ordering of necessary tools and spares for use.
WINDMILL PVT LTD MECHANICAL FITTER
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 dismantle, repair and reassemble plant equipment
Install new plant machinery
train apprentices, attachees and semi skilled
Ensure compliance of safety procedures
African chrome fields mine
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
Jan 2018 - March 2020
Mechanical fitter
Working shift work attending mechanical engineering breakdowns and also doing preventative maintenance, daily plant checklist. I control spare parts stock levels. lubricate parts and equipment of machinery. repair, replace, adjust and align equipment.
GEC ZIMBABWE
Harare, Zimbabwe
Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Maintenance Fitter
opened up Steam Raising Boilers, cleaned shell and tubes and then would box up for hydrotests. prepared equipment for statutory inspections . serviced all types of valves. was a site chargehand as well attending meetings and compiling daily progress report and project management reports.
Rainpower Norway
Chimoio, Mozambique
Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
Turbine Fitter
removed old and outdated turbines. installed new morden turbines. measured new parts to confirm specifications.
serviced servo motors. adjusted guide vanes and runner blade angles
Sable Chemical lndustries
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
Jul 2004 - Dec 2015
Maintenance Fitter
worked as an apprentice fitter then as an artisan, carried out maintainance work on mechanical equipment like pumps, valves, compressors, boilers and vessels. trained apprentices, assistants and semi skilled personnel. carried hydrotests on heat exchangers and high pressure vessels. serviced all types of valves including pressure relief valves. prepared vessels for statutory inspections. worked as Chargehand fitter.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ministry of Higher Education and Technology
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
2004 - 2008
Class one Journeyman in Fitting including Machining
Kwekwe Polytechnic college
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
2005 - 2005
National Certificate in Machineshop Engineering
Batanai High
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
1999
7GCE O levels
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong knowledge of fitting procedures and processes.
Comprehensive understanding of planned work maintenance
Successfully demonstrating ways of carrying out tasks effectively and safely.
Compressors, valves, fans, gearboxes, hoisting equipment repairs and bearing selection.
Agitators, fans, hoists repairs
Excellent interpretation of technical drawings
Good conduct of risk assessment to ensure adherence to organisational safety standards
Conveyors, pulleys, rollers, screens maintenance
Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting.
Root cause analysis expert
PERSONAL SKILLS
Self management
I have the ability to work extended hours and any kind of shift.
I respond to quick changing situations and work well under pressure while maintaining individual team effectiveness.
I have strong prioritisation and time management skills with particular focus on meeting deadlines.
I have high focus on accuracy and attention to details.
I am able to work on my own initiative with minimum or no supervision.
Teamwork
I am a team player and l can also lead and coordinate a group of co workers or subordinates. I am a great listener, willing to learn and implement.
Resilience
I can perform effectively all the tasks assigned to me, I have developed a resilient attitude towards any challenges and l have great ability to to do inspections and repairs of plant machinery.
Training
I have extensive knowledge of training and mentoring, report writing and filing of documents.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Site Chargehand GEC ZIMBABWE
2017
I was promoted to be the Site Chargehand responsible for daily assignments, progress reports and overally responsible for the work site.
Fitter in Charge at Rainpower
2017
I was appointed to be the fitter in charge, attending standby duties just a few months after joining the company.
Chargehand at Sable Chemical lndustries
2015
I was promoted to be the mechanical chargehand assuming the leading person to other artisans.
Acting Fitter at Sable Chemical lndustries
2007
I started working as an acting Fitter during my 4th year of apprenticeship with full responsibilities.
INTERESTS AND CAREER GOALS
Team discussion and contributions
Research to learn new things in my career path
Strengthen my professional relationship
Increase earnings
Expand my professional knowledge and experience
Improve on my work performances
Attain a high job role and gain new experience
REFEREES
LANE VHEREMU OBERT MATSVIMBO
AFRICAN CHROME FIELDS MINE HIPPO VALLEY ESTATES
MECHANICAL FOREMAN MILLING ENGINEER
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