Peter Ntsweng

Qualified Fitter and Turner (Section 26D) with proven expertise in maintenance, machining, field service, assembly, and quality assurance. Experienced across OEM manufacturing, mining, FMCG, Heavy engineering and technical training sectors. Recognized for improving equipment reliability, mentoring apprentices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong problem-solver with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to operational excellence.

Fitter and Turner - Famous Brands

(2025-03 - 2025-08)

Maintained and repaired mechanical systems in production on following plants (Meat, Sauce & Spice, Ice Cream, Coffee, Serviettes).

Facilitator - Alpha Technical Centre - Pretoria

(2022-07 - 2023-01)

• Trained students for trade tests through practical and theoretical instruction.
• Assessed performance through script marking and hands-on evaluations.
• Installed training machinery and managed spare parts procurement.
• Improved training programs by introducing updated techniques and best practices.

Quality Inspector - Weir Minerals Africa Pty (Ltd) - Kempton Park

(2023-12 - 2024-03)

• Conducted inspections, material testing, and instrument calibration to ensure compliance.
• Compiled detailed quality reports and participated in audit meetings.
• Verified engineering drawings against production standards.
• Quality Inspection in Machine shop and Foundry in manufacturing processes
• NCR reports and solutions
• Reworks and finishing

Apprentice & Operations Technician (Fitting & Turning) - Weir Minerals Africa Pty (Ltd) - Kempton Park

(2016-11 - 2021-03)

• Executed preventive maintenance schedules and responded unplanned, corrective and planned maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Delivered modifications, fabrication, and basic electrical troubleshooting to enhance plant efficiency.
• HVAC and Utilities maintenance and services
• Maintaining packaging, feeding machine, blending machines and conveyors
• Installed and maintained machinery across multiple production lines.
• Repaired hydraulic presses, rubber extruders, steam boilers, and shot blast equipment.
• Operated CNC lathe and assembled gearboxes with precision.
• Conducted slurry pump installations, performance testing, and fabrication/modifications.
• Identified and corrected casting defects in Foundry operations.
• Programmed CNC machines using Fanuc & Siemens systems.
• Stripping and Assembly, Service Vertical and Horizontal Slurry pumps.(Warman pumps)

Trade Test - Fitting and Turning (Section 26D) - SEIFSA Training Centre (2020 - 2020)

N2 - Fitting and Machining - Tshwane South College (2015 - 2015)

NCV Level 4 - Engineering & Related Design (Fitting & Turning) - Tshwane South College (2007 - 2009)

N4 - Engineering studies - Tshwane South College (2011 - 2011)