Aseza Xwayi

To work in an environment which encourages me to succeed and grow professionally where I can utilize my skills and knowledge appropriately.

Mechanical Fitter - Pioneer Foods Weetbix (PepsiCo)

(2026-05)

Ensures the reliability of FMCG production of packaging and equipment.

• Inspections and servicing maintenance lines on mills, ovens, conveyors, gearboxes and chains.
• Replacing worn parts to minimize operational downtime
• Adhere to strict food and beverage hygiene regulations, maintain a clean workspace, and uphold OHS standards.

Mechanical Fitter - Prommac Innovate Construct Solve

(2026-02 - 2026-03)

• Opening, closing, blinding the flanges and valves. Doing pressure test in heat exchangers.

Mechanical Fitter - Zonke Engineering

(2025-08 - 2025-09)

• Dismantling and inspecting equipment (such as pumps, valves and gearbox)
• Repairing or replacing defective parts.

Artisan and Setter Assistant - Allen Meshco Wires

(2023-10 - 2025-01)

Assisting artisans, sellers and in stores

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance and servicing programs for every maching according to supplier instructions.
• Performing scheduled inspections and fixing mechanical breakdowns.
• Performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to repair worn or damaged production dies and tooling
• Adjusting wire-drawing, weaving and welding machines to meet exact product specification.
• Swapping out molds, dies and spools to change the type of wire or mash being produced.

Semi-skilled - Koeberg Power Station

(2022-12 - 2023-07)

• Overhauling pumps, cleaning and measuring parts, checking and changing bearings and other components

Fitter Apprentice - Mpact Plastics

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

Working in Maintenance, assisting artisans, attending to machine break downs, finding faults, checking and lubricating machines, fixing hydraulic cylinders, changing water fittings, cleaning filters and any other equipment, grinding and cutting, drilling and tapping. Also helping general work and setter jobs in Blow molding

Apprenticeship - Lesedi Nuclear Services

(2021-09 - 2025-03)

• Assembly and fitting: Built up pumps, gearbox, conveyor components. Reading drawings, measuring, marking, drilling, tapping treads. Using shims to get alignment right
• Basic welding and grinding.
• Machining basics: used lathe, pedestal drill, grinder, cut, filed, finished parts.
• Alignment honing: shaft alignment with dial gauges, leveling machines, torque wrench work to manufacture specs.
• Safety housekeeping: followed lockout/ tagout, used PPE, kept tools/ work area clean. Filled out job cards and log sheets

Occupational Certificate - Mechanical Fitter Phase 1 - Mechanical Fitter Course - Lesedi Skills Academy (2021 - 2021)

Matric - Grade 12 - Naphakade High School (2008 - 2008)