Industrial Millwright (RedSeal) - Canadian forest Products Canfor - Fox Creek, Canada
(2024-09)
- Executed repairs and preventative maintenance on Debarkers (Nicholson and Kodiak A5 & A8), conveyor belts, log sort decks, Linden Stepfeeders, small and large line canters (OPTIMIL), Edger (USNR), Trimmer, Sorter, and Stacker, Kilns.
- Performed other essential maintenance duties across plant machinery.
- Responded to production calls, ensuring efficient equipment operation throughout shifts.
- Executed welding tasks as required for equipment repair and fabrication.
- Completed cylinder rebuilds for various hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT - Johannesburg, South Africa
(2013-07 - 2022-03)
- Commissioned new machinery, including Mill Relining Machines, Hydraulic Power Packs, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Hammers, Hydraulic Winches, and Feed Chute Transporters, at various mine sites across Africa.
- Conducted scheduled service work on RME machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
- Performed routine filter and oil changes on power packs, resealed actuators and cylinders, and replaced damaged machine components.
- Executed comprehensive machine rebuilds, adhering to strict service protocols.
- Dismantled machinery for servicing and replaced all defective components as per service requirements.
- Operated machine tools such as lathes, radial arm drilling machines, and milling machines to achieve required component tolerances.
- Fabricated hydraulic hoses and steel pipes for the hydraulic circuits of Mill Relining Machines and Feed Chute Transporters.
- Re-hosed machine hydraulic circuits according to schematic diagrams.
- Set proportional valve bank hydraulic pressures in alignment with schematic drawings.
- Completed precise alignment and coupling of hydraulic pumps.
- Prepared machined components for assembly during machine rebuilds.
- Performed resealing of Thunderbolt Hammers.
- Replaced winch ropes and sheaves on hydraulic winches.
- Executed resealing of hydraulic cylinders, actuators, and gearboxes.
- Managed the ordering of workshop tools and maintained their optimal working condition.
- Provided client support for machinery operation and troubleshooting.
- Attended to equipment breakdowns during mill relining operations, minimizing downtime.
- Conducted audits and provided spare parts recommendations to clients.
- Trained operators on the safe and efficient use of RME machinery.
MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT - ISLAND VIEW STORAGE - Isando, South Africa
(2009-09 - 2013-07)
- Executed maintenance and repairs on various pumps (gear, centrifugal, and multistage) and performed valve and pump installations.
- Maintained and repaired compressors, including Ingersoll Rand and Atlas Copco models.
- Oversaw the installation of new machinery, such as filling and sealing machines.
- Developed and implemented maintenance plans for plant equipment.
- Managed Motor Control Centre (MCC) maintenance.
- Procured critical spare parts to ensure operational continuity.
- Maintained high standards of housekeeping within the workshop.
- Ensured all safety equipment was in good working condition and readily available.
SHIFT MILLWRIGHT - XSTRATA ALLOYS - Rusternburg, South Africa
(2008-09 - 2008-12)
- Implemented lockout and isolation procedures for equipment maintenance.
- Responded to emergency call-outs and standby duties.
- Performed maintenance and repair on various drive systems.
- Maintained power packs utilized in plant operations.
- Conducted maintenance on overhead cranes.
- Executed transformer maintenance and repaired electric motors.
- Facilitated the installation of new equipment within the plant.
- Completed electrical cable terminations for conductors up to 240mm².
- Wired electric motor starters, including power and control circuits, soft starters, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT - A.A. MINES (GATHS & SHABANIE MINE) - Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
(2003-04 - 2008-08)
- Performed maintenance and repairs on mining equipment at GATHS MINE, including Solo 05 (Sandvik Tamrock) drill rigs, Rocket Boomer 104 (Atlas Copco drill rigs), GHH dump trucks, and Mine Mac dump trucks.
- Maintenance scope included hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and machine rebuilds.
- Executed maintenance and repairs on Hydraulic Rock Breakers, all hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and Winders (man and ore hoist).
- Serviced and repaired a range of pumps from KSB, Rapid Alliweller, and Mono pumps, including multistage and centrifugal types.
- Maintained gearboxes (shaft and floor mounted) and conveyor systems (screw, belt, chain, and roller).
- Compiled comprehensive breakdown and maintenance reports.
