Tumelo Tshetlha

Red Seal Mechanical Fitter with over 6 years of experience in injection moulding and packaging manufacturing. Skilled in breakdown response, machine setup, and preventative maintenance across Demag, Engel, Netstal, Haitian, and Ferromatik platforms. Hands-on experience with hot runner and cold runner systems, multi-cavity moulds, and robot systems. Able to manage multiple machines, support full production lines, and develop junior staff.

Mechanical Fitter at Brandline Packaging (2022-09 – 2026-04)

Machines: Demag, Netstal, Haitian

• Responded to and diagnosed breakdowns on production equipment to reduce unplanned downtime
• Carried out planned and preventative maintenance schedules across the full production line
• Identified and resolved recurring mechanical faults
• Covered standby shifts including after-hours and early mornings to keep production running
• Worked with hot runner and cold runner tooling setups and related maintenance on the line
• Managed maintenance across multiple machines running simultaneously
• Guided junior staff and apprentices during maintenance work and machine setups
• Maintained up-to-date maintenance records and followed safety procedures at all times

Production Shift Fitter / Setter at PolyOak Packaging (2020-03 – 2022-08)

Machines: Engel, Ferromatik, Haitian, BMB

• Set and adjusted injection moulding machine parameters including cycle times, pressures, and temperatures
• Worked with hot runner and cold runner systems and multi-cavity moulds
• Diagnosed and repaired robot breakdowns to restore automated production
• Installed and aligned moulds before each production run
• Identified and fixed process issues to maintain consistent product quality

Mechanical Apprentice at Pail Pac Packaging (2016-01 – 2020-02)

Machines: Demag, Netstal, Haitian

• Completed a full trade apprenticeship covering theory and practical training through to Red Seal qualification
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and basic electrical faults under supervision
• Assisted with hot runner and cold runner mould changes and routine tooling maintenance
• Carried out assembly, disassembly, and routine maintenance of production machinery

Trade Test Certificate in Red Seal – Techno Train Training School

Advanced Setting Certificate in NQF Level 4 – Plastics Federation

NATED N3 Certificate

Matric – Zitikeni Secondary School (2006)