Certificate of fitter (MERSETA)
Certificate of skilled worker class 1 Fitter Machinist (Industrial Training and Trade Testing Department)
National Certificate In Machine Shop Engineering (HEXCO NQF 4)
National Certificate In Mechanical Engineering Fitting (CHIETA NQF 3)
Further Education and Training Certificate In Fitting (CHIETA NQF4)
Certificate of completion of four years apprenticeship training (Industrial Training and Trade Testing Department)
Enjoys exploring hydraulic systems innovations and mentoring aspiring mechanical fitters, committed to continuous learning and professional growth can work effectively as an individual or team member.
International and Cross Functional Project Coordination
Supervised up to eight personnel on water supply projects across South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania coordinating with International Engineers and efficiently managing project logistics, schedules and resource allocations to ensure seamless project execution and high client satisfaction.
On site Training and Development;
Trained over 30 apprentices and qualified personnel on essential mechanical skills such as conveyor maintenance and hydraulic troubleshooting, increasing training confidence and reducing training gaps, significantly enhancing on- site operational capability.
1. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
-Hydraulic machine optimization; Resolved persistent issues shutdown issues on a crankshaft grinding machine due to insufficient oil flow, caused by improper pipe installation. Modified the pipe layout, enabling continuous operation without stoppage and increasing productivity by 10 times resulting in approximately 5 hours of time saved per 12 hour shift
- Crankshaft Balancing machine repair; Corrected excessive play on a crankshaft balancing machine that was producing scrap. By custom designing and installing a gib key, restoring machinery accuracy, eliminating scrap and ensuring quality on all crankshaft outputs.
2. Mechanical Maintenance and assembly
-Valve assembly and Quality Testing; Performed Valve assembly, hydrostatic testing and inspection at AVK Southern Africa ensuring compliance with industry standards and notably achieved a zero return on 20-30 valves produced monthly, reinforcing client trust and product reliability.
-Maintenance of Diverse Industrial Machinery ; Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery across chemical, mining, manufacturing and water industries, managing components such as pumps, compressors and conveyors to minimize breakdowns and improve overall machine uptime.
3. Operational efficiency and improvement
-Surge Vessel Installations for water systems; led the installation and maintenance of surge vessels to maintain hydraulic pressure in water pipelines, ensuring consistent water supply. Projects spanned multiple regions, with lesley providing Independent oversight and technical guidance, ensuring long term stability and pressure control in critical systems.
-Process optimization in Valve Workshop; Overhauled assembly procedure at Independent Valve Marketing, reducing valve returns from approximately 40% to 0% on projects under Lesley\' s supervision, establishing a reputation for reliable output and contributing to business growth through improved product consistency
4.Hydraulic and Mechanical systems proficiency
-Hydraulic Systems Maintenance; Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic systems by managing directional control valves, filters and actuators. Routinely performed oil changes and accumulator maintenance to optimize hydraulic system pressure and prevent operational delays.
-Proficiency with Rotating mechanical equipment; Maintained and repaired various rotating equipment such pumps and conveyor systems, including alignment and bearing replacements, ensuring uninterrupted operation and extending equipment lifespan.
looking for stable organization where I can contribute, learn as well as support high operational goals and high safety standards.
