South Africa based Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

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Serial No: 14415

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Skills keywords: diesel mechanic, hydraulic equipment, mechanical fitter, red seal

Short Bio:

A hardworking, highly skilled Mechanical/Diesel Fitter with 32 years’ experience across a variety of sectors including the Mining Industry.
Possesses a Red Seal International Certificate and is keen to work in Canada. Carries out maintenance, installations and repairs in addition to designing/creating parts for diesel machinery. Ensures compliance with Health & Safety regulations, adheres to company policies; completes tasks efficiently, accurately, safely and within timelines.

Current location:  Gauteng, South Africa - View on map

Nationality: South African

Preferred Sector of Employment:  other

Spoken languages: Afrikaans, english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Education And Qualifications
Certificate Red Seal (International)

Certificate Mechanical Fitter (Apprenticeship)

Certificate Technical

Experience
Mechanical/Diesel Fitter/Designer (04/2009-date)
(Self Employed), Carletonville, SA
• Successfully providing comprehensive mechanical/diesel fitting service for private clients, across a variety of industries including agriculture

• Possessing excellent interpersonal/business skills, liaising with clients & providing bespoke work to specifications

• Working primarily with steel/wood materials, creating products according to requirements, within budget & on time

• Demonstrating excellent time management skills, managing several workloads within timelines

• Accountable for processing own paperwork, including invoicing clients and submitting tax returns

Mechanical/Diesel Fitter ( 09/2008-04/2009)
(Contractor) Goutrain South Africa, SA
• Responsible for carrying out creations, repairs, maintenance and service on a variety of machinery including mobile cranes, tower cranes, diesel generators, compressors, water pumps, trucks and equipment

• Working according to specifications at different sites, complying with Health & Safety regulations and adhering to company policies

• Proficient in utilising hand tools, precision measuring instruments, machine tools

• Responsible for accurately trouble shooting, disassembling engines and examining parts for defects/excessive wear; carrying out maintenance, fixes and providing solutions

• Demonstrating ability to weld and cut parts utilising arc-welding and flame cutting equipment

04/2007-07/2008 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter (Gold Mines/HWE Mining/Transportation/Iron Ore Mines/Plant) Extraman Perth, Australia

04/2002-12/2005 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter, Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, Rustenburg, SA

04/2001-04/2002 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter, Fermel Mining Equipment (Contract), Impala Platinum Mines, SA

04/1998-04/2001 Mechanical Fitter, Amcoal Mines (Coal Mines), Goedehoop, Witbank, SA

01/1997-04/1998 Mechanical Fitter, Gubb & Inngs Wool Washers and Textile, Uitenhage, SA

04/1996-01/1997 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter, National Excavators, Durban North, SA

05/1991-01/1996 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter, Durban Navigation Collieries, (Coal Mines), Durnacol North Natal, SA

10/1988-05/1991 Mechanical/Diesel Fitter, Target Gold Mines, Allen Ridge Orange Free State, SA

02/1988-10/1988 Mechanical Fitter, Volkswagen Factory, Utitenhage, SA

09/1987-01/1988 Mechanical Fitter, Sasol 2, (Petroleum Plant), Secunda, SA