Mpho Sbusiso

Trade Tested Fitter & Turner (Red Seal) with practical experience in preventative maintenance, breakdown maintenance, mechanical fitting, fault finding, equipment installation and machine servicing in manufacturing environments. Experienced in maintaining extruders, mixers, tumblers, grinders, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Dedicated to improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and maintaining high safety standards.

Maintenance Fitter - Powder-Lak (Pty) Ltd

(2026-02 - 2026-07)

• Performed preventative and breakdown maintenance on extruders, grinders, tumblers and mixers.
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Replaced bearings, shafts, belts, seals and other worn components.
• Completed lubrication schedules, inspections and routine servicing.
• Assisted with machine installations and ensured compliance with health and safety procedures.

Fitter - Washirika 3 OAKS

(2025-02 - 2026-02)

• Maintained and repaired industrial power tools and production equipment.
• Serviced generators, conveyors, drills, breakers and grinders.
• Performed preventative maintenance and mechanical fault finding.
• Worked closely with the maintenance team to improve equipment reliability.

Fitter & Turner Apprentice - Epiroc Drilling Tools Division

(2022-08 - 2023-10)

• Maintained hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Replaced bearings, pumps and seals.
• Overhauled gearboxes and completed fitting, drilling and welding tasks.
• Completed preventative maintenance and machine inspections.

General Worker - AFFIX Construction

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

• Supported artisans with maintenance and construction duties.
• Prepared work areas and handled materials safely.
• Loaded and unloaded tools, equipment and construction materials.

Trade Test (Red Seal) - Fitter & Turner - Technotrain (2024)

NCV Level 2–4 - Fitting & Turning - Ekurhuleni East TVET College (2018 - 2020)