Mzukisi Msebe

In-service training

Mechanical Fitter - Lucient Engineering (Pty) Ltd - Vereeniging

(2025-12)

• Maintain heavy diesel earth-moving equipment in both workshop and field environments, focusing on engines, hydraulic systems, and final drives.
• Diagnose and repair engine faults, overhaul components, service fuel and injection systems, and rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Perform precision shaft alignments and final-drive overhauls to OEM specifications to reduce repeat failures.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime.
• Produce OEM-compliant maintenance reports, manage spare-parts requisitions, and strictly follow mine safety procedures (PPE, Isolate and lockout).

Mechanical Fitter (Artisan) - Seriti NVC - Vereeniging

(2025-04 - 2025-09)

• Executed planned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on heavy mining machinery including Demag and Hitachi excavators, mining shovels, and overburden drill rigs.
• Repaired hydraulic pumps, swing motors, and final drives; replaced undercarriage components and performed structural welding, bucket rebuilds, and boom repairs to restore machine functionality.
• Diagnosed hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults using OEM schematics and diagnostic tools, achieving a high first-time fix rate on complex repairs.
• Produced clear, OEM-compliant service reports and maintenance documentation while maintaining strict adherence to site safety standards.

Learner Fitter - Seriti NVC - Vereeniging

(2022-01 - 2025-03)

• Assisted assembly, installation, and precision alignment of mechanical systems for heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM tolerances and quality standards.
• Assisted Mechanical Fitter Artisans to conduct plant maintenance, working on conveyor belts, coal crushers, and coal screens, including maintaining drive units of conveyor belt systems.
• Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance that contributed to a reduction in equipment downtime.
• Supported corrective repairs on rotating and static machinery; performed bearing replacements, shaft alignments, and gasket repairs to restore equipment availability and reduce repeat failures.
• Diagnosed faults using schematics and diagnostic tools; operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely and accurately.
• Adhered strictly to site safety protocols (PPE, Isolate and lockout) and completed on-the-job training to develop fitting competencies.

Completed N6 in Fitting and turning at Sedibeng college.

Completed S6 in Mechanical Engineering at Vaal University of Technology.