Thapelo Malimela

Experienced Mechanical Maintenance and Hydraulic Fitter with a strong technical background in mechanical fitting, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, plant maintenance and field service. Experienced within manufacturing and engineering environments, with hands-on involvement in hydraulic and pneumatic circuit construction, plant commissioning, maintenance activities, equipment reliability and technical documentation. Red Seal qualified in Fitting, with additional Festo training in hydraulics, pneumatics and proportional hydraulics.

Brings a practical, safety-conscious approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and equipment performance.

HYDRAULIC FITTER at PLASSER SOUTH AFRICA (2018-01 – Present)

• Construct hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for plant and field equipment.
• Commission plant and investigate hydraulic or pneumatic faults to support equipment operation.
• Diagnose and repair faults on field plants.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform mechanical maintenance activities supporting equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Apply preventative and corrective maintenance practices to identify and address equipment faults.
• Support maintenance requirements within an engineering and production environment while maintaining safety and procedural compliance.

FITTER (FIELD SERVICE) at PLASSER SOUTH AFRICA (2012-01 – 2018-12)

• Performed maintenance and repair work on mechanical plant equipment and production machinery.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and implemented corrective maintenance solutions.
• Conducted routine inspections to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assisted with shutdown maintenance activities and breakdown response procedures.
• Maintained compliance with workplace safety standards and engineering procedures.
• Worked in a field-service environment requiring practical fault finding, maintenance and repair of plant equipment.

Senior Certificate in Matric – George Campbell High School