Celimpilo Nene
Qualified and Trade-Tested Mechanical Fitter and Turner
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About
Qualified and Trade-Tested Mechanical Fitter and Turner with over 2+ of hands-on experience in workshop fitting, machining, plant refurbishment, and site projects. Adept at interpreting complex technical drawings, component fabrication, and troubleshooting industrial hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Strong focus on workplace safety and precision engineering standards.
Experience
Mechanical Fitter Assistant at JMK Engineering Service (2025-09 – Present)
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on boilers, steam components, and industrial plant machinery to minimize operational downtime.
- Assemble, install, and align mechanical components and piping systems, ensuring rigid leak-free connections for fluid and gas transport.
- Conduct detailed pressure testing and structural inspections on industrial vessels, accurately completing fault reports.
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to execute precision site fabrication and machinery upgrades.
Junior Artisan (Fitter and Turner) at Lionsgate Engineering (2024-11 – 2025-04)
- Worked directly alongside senior artisans to execute high-level mechanical installations, complex overhauls, and plant refurbishments.
- Appointed to guide, mentor, and supervise newly arriving interns on workshop operations, precision tasks, and safety protocols.
- Delegated breakdown and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring all jobs were completed to strict engineering standards.
Fitter and Turner (Intern) at Lionsgate Engineering (2023-04 – 2024-10)
- Serviced, maintained, and rebuilt heavy industrial equipment including gearboxes, pumps, valves, air shafts, and mechanical drives.
- Inspected and tested system components regularly to identify faults, replace worn bearings, align couplings, and adjust shafts.
- Operated center lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to fabricate replacement parts according to precise technical manuals.
- Participated daily in safety risk assessments, strictly complying with plant health and safety environmental procedures.
- Updated maintenance job cards and equipment checklists to ensure accurate documentation of completed workshop tasks.
Education
Mechanical Engineering N2 & N4 – Majuba TVET College (2016)
Matric (Grade 12) – Msimbu Secondary School (2014)
