Sydney Mtetwa

Mechanical Fitter Assistant

Talent

EmpangeniMember since August 4, 2026

Strong ability to communicate with colleagues, customers and potential clientsCommunicationBasic use of hand toolsRead and interpret basic engineering drawingsSelect, use and care for engineering power toolsStock taking on mechanical spares and stores equipmentTraining on vessel entry (confined space entry)Performing general routine maintenance tasksPerforming periodic inspectionsComply to all relevant safety standard/codesKnowledge and experience on maintaining, removing and commissioning of reciprocaExperience on maintaining static seals in machines and equipment (Mechanical seaExperience on pipe fittingExperience on rigging equipment of different working loads and familiar with W.LExperience on V-belt tensioningWorked on multistage reduction gearboxes and on single stage worm reduction gearKnowledge and experience on Butterfly valves, gate valves, globe valves, straineKnowledge and experience working on roller conveyor, replacing worn out rollersPlanning and organising and co-ordination skills (5Y documentation, RCA documentWorking at heights

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About

I am an individual that is always willing to learn things that could enhance my skills and abilities, I pride myself in producing effective and efficient results in every task I take part in. My best attributes are effective communication skills and the ability to finding solutions to problems that may arise within the workspace. I believe in ethics, values/principals, and having respect for surrounding people affording me a greater opportunity to work well with others and possibly learn more or teach more.

Experience

Mechanical Fitter Assistant - Amagcino Maintenance & Construction - Empangeni

(2022-07 - 2026-07)

Served as a Mechanical assistant for 4 years (208 weeks). His commitment and dedication in a high-performance organization has given him the skills and knowledge to attempt his chemical mechanical fitter trade test.

Knowledge of materials (Mild steel, stainless steel, high tensile steel, galvanized (Hot dip and cold galvanizing), zinc coated.
The use of measuring tools (Vernier calliper (0.02 mm and 0.05m). Thread gauge, telescopic gauge, micrometre, tension gauge)
Basic use of hand tools
Read and interpret basic engineering drawings
Select, use and care for engineering power tools
Stock taking on mechanical spares and stores equipment
Training on vessel entry (confined space entry)
Performing general routine maintenance tasks
Performing periodic inspections to ensure the equipment is in good operating condition
Maintenance of own working environment and work area (housekeeping)
Comply to all relevant safety standard/codes
Experience on removing, maintaining, removing, installing and commissioning of rotating compressors
Knowledge and experience on maintaining, removing and commissioning of reciprocating compressors (V-belt pulley driven)
Experience on maintaining static seals in machines and equipment (Mechanical seals, O-rings, bellows, single spring balanced seal, gland packing, oil seats
Experience on pipe fitting (on new coalescer project)
Experience on rigging equipment of different working loads and familiar with W.L.L
Experience on V-belt tensioning
Worked on multistage reduction gearboxes and on single stage worm reduction gearboxes
Knowledge and experience on Butterfly valves, gate valves, globe valves, strainers, pressure relief valves, spring loaded ball valves, Armstrong bucket valves, check valve, steam traps, diaphragm valve
Knowledge and experience working on roller conveyor, replacing worn out rollers
Planning and organising and co-ordination skills (5Y documentation, RCA documentation)
Working at heights