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Elaine John

Elaine John

Fitter/Turner/Machinist; Willing to relocate

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Secunda, MpumalangaMember since September 1, 2026
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About

I have accumulated extensive experience showcasing strong technical, analytical, and communication skills over the years. I am articulate, oriented towards meeting deadlines, and deeply motivated. Punctuality and attention to detail are integral to my work ethic. I excel in multitasking and managing time effectively. Additionally, I am organized, reliable, and committed to achieving team goals.

Experience

Q. C Mechanical Phenosolvan West, Phenosolvan East Red Seal Fitter; GLS West Red Seal Fitter at Sasol Shut down Secunda (Present)

Site Supervisor 2.9.2 Red Ticket; Comp. B ( Mining) at Sperosensors and Instrumentation (2024-08 – Present)

Contract End June 2026. CURRENTLY STUDYING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Time and Attendance
  • Material Availability
  • Tools &Equipment Pre Inspection
  • Organizing teams & toolbox talk
  • Daily Risk assessment
  • Daily planned tasks observations
  • Daily VFL & Site safety declaration
  • Coaching team members
  • Weekly planning & liason with mine personel
  • Daily shaft Clearance at Time & Attendance office of Evander Gold Mine
  • Daily reporting to site managers
  • Daily diaries for Mine
  • LEGAL:
  • Legal liability MHS Act & Regulations
  • Supervising for Safety

FITTER/ MILLING MACHINIST at Eskom Rotek Industries (2016-11 – 2023-10)

  • Refurbishment of Centre Line Seam Turbine components.
  • Working on Milling Machines (Forthworth, Pinnacle). Horizontal bore hole (Union). CNC lathe CK11000 manual cutting and straight line. Lymco CNC horizontal lathe 2 months experience.
  • Surface Grinding. Radial drilling PCD holes. Klopper Shaper and Internal keyways. Gland Box Half Joints Skimming & Butt Clearance Milling on segments.
  • Fitting. Blue and scraping half joints to achieve 95% flatness. Blading baffles brass strips and aluminium. Lining up gland boxes and reaming dowel holes. Adhering to all policy and procedures towards Health & Safety in the work place.
  • Acting Supervisor (when required)
  • First Aider
  • Coaching apprentices
  • Standby duties

FITTER & TURNER at Cap Personnel (2014-12 – 2016-11)

  • Refurbishment of centre line Steam Turbine components.
  • Learned the turbine fundamentals.

FITTER & TURNER at Transnet Port Terminals (2012-01 – 2014-02)

  • Conveyor belts maintenance
  • Chute ship loader maintenance
  • Standby duties
  • Gear box and pumps plant assembly’s
  • Ship loader crane bogeys and hoist drum repairs
  • First aider

FITTER & TURNER at Mondi Business Paper (2003-09 – 2011-07)

  • Updating daily production reports
  • Perform daily routine inspection on mechanical driven machinery
  • Basic lifting and rigging
  • Basic cutting and welding around the plant
  • Reporting defects on equipment
  • Performing notifications on job cards on SAP maintenance program
  • Overhaling of pumps (Kone, Mono, Centrifugal, Submersible pumps)
  • Disassembling of industrial gearbox repairs and test
  • Pipe fitting in mechanical plants
  • Training and upkeep of conveyor belts and idlers, chutes
  • Service on woodchippers and crushers
  • Shafts and bearings repairs
  • Standby duties and breakdown availability
  • Mill experience include Paper machines, Fibre line, Chemical Plant, Coal Boilers, Hydraulic and Pneumatic components service and maintenance

Education

Grade 10 in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Technical Drawings – John Ross College, Richards Bay (1997)

Diploma in Information Technology; A+ PC Software and Hardware Technician – Working World Business College (1999)

National Certificate N3 in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Mechanotechnology – Richtek Technikon (2001 – 2002)

Apprenticeship; Fitter & Turner Qualification in Fitter & Turner – Majuba Training College (Newcastle) (2004 – 2005)

N4 Supervisory Management in Supervisory Management – Circle way college (2022)

Skills

Fitter/Turner/Machinist; Willing to relocate

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