Brian Maunatlala

Installation and maintenances on bearings, pumps, valves, strainers, vbelts, gearboxes, chain drives, filters, brakes Alignments of V-belts, chain drives, pump coupling, gearboxes and brakes on overhead cranes Vibration analysis, rigging skills routine maintenance and inspection on lifting equipment hoist, working at height such as ladders, walkaways and crane

Mechanical fitter - Vitafoam (Pty) Ltd

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Installation and maintenances on bearings, pumps, valves, strainers, vbelts, gearboxes, chain drives, filters, brakes
• Alignments of V-belts, chain drives, pump coupling, gearboxes and brakes on overhead cranes
• Vibration analysis, rigging skills routine maintenance and inspection on lifting equipment hoist, working at height such as ladders, walkaways and crane
• Updating HIRA and SAP

Artisan Fitter and Pump Technician - Liquid Movers (Pty) Ltd

(2020-01 - 2021-01)

• Installation and maintenances on bearings, pumps, valves, strainers, vbelts, gearboxes, chain drives, filters, brakes
• Alignments of V-belts, chain drives, pump coupling, gearboxes and brakes on overhead cranes
• Vibration analysis, rigging skills routine maintenance and inspection on lifting equipment hoist, working at height such as ladders, walkaways and crane
• Updating HIRA and SAP

Artisan Fitter - ArcelorMittal South Africa

(2013-01 - 2020-01)

• Maintenance and installation on pipeline (steam line, gas line and waterline)
• Disassemble and or assemble large rotational mechanical components and equipment to meet required specification
• Maintaining all mechanical equipment
• Establish mechanical equipment performance to prevent breakdowns
• Completes job cards in consultation with the maintenance services (planning) office for scheduled jobs
• Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day
• Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead
• Respond to requests relating to fitting equipment and systems installations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans
• Conduct investigations to diagnose system or equipment faults, locate the source of the problem, and make use of appropriate tools and materials to repair issue including:
• Assemble and secure mechanical parts, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and equipment, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
• Lay out and read mechanical schematics
• Plan mechanical system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications
• Select parts and various types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
• Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools
• Modify, clean, and maintain mechanical systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
• Remove and replace worn components
• Records of all installations and repairs on mechanical equipment
• Position and install mechanical plant and equipment and record measurement using precision measurement and equipment
• Heat bolts for stretching and record all relevant measurement

Matric - Mandela Barloworld Agricultural high school (2008-01)

National Certificate - Mechanical Engineering - Tshwane North College (2009-01 - 2011-01)

N4 - Mathematics & Mechanical Draughting, Engineering Science & Mechanotechnics - Tshwane North College

N5 - Mathematics, Power machine, Mechanotechnics, Strength of materials and structures - Tshwane North College

N6 - Mathematics, Power machines and Mechanotechnics - Tshwane North College