Justin Mwimba

Dedicated and hardworking Artisan Fitter with experience in equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Committed to safety, able to work independently and in teams, and seeking to contribute technical skills in the mining or industrial sector.

Artisan Fitter at Illovo Sugar Company (2025-12 – 2026-04)

• Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired mechanical faults on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, and other rotating equipment.
• Aligned and assembled mechanical components using precision measuring instruments.
• Replaced worn or damaged parts to ensure safe and efficient plant operationwork as required.
• Worked closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records and completed work orders.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental procedures at all times.
• Participated in shutdown maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.

Boiler Operator/Supervisor at Limbe Leaf Tobacco (2008-06 – 2022-04)

• Operate and monitor boilers and steam systems.
• Supervise boiler operators.
• Conduct inspections; coordinate repairs; maintain logs.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Train junior operators.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – University of Malawi, The Polytechnic (2005 – 2007)

Grade 2 & Grade 3 in Welding and Fabrication – Salima Technical College (2003 – 2005)