Andries Gilfillan
@andriesgilfillan
Experienced Fitter and Turner with over 20 years' heavy industry experience.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Fitter and Turner with over 20 years in mining and heavy industry, skilled in maintenance, repairs and fabrication across crushers, conveyors, pumps and hydraulic systems.
I have held roles from qualified fitter & turner to Mechanical Supervisor, leading teams (up to 17) and keeping plant availability above 90% while ensuring safety and timely completion of job cards.
My strengths include welding and machining, pump and gearbox overhauls, HDPE piping, project installations and supervisory training; I deliver dependable maintenance, practical problem solving and hands-on leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Maintenance Fitter and Turner
Elctro Spyres Health Care
Feb 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Maintained and repaired production machinery including molding, sachette and webtron lines; fabricated machine parts using lathe and milling operations to minimize downtime.
Mechanical Supervisor
Roxgold
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Supervised a team of 17 fitters and boilermakers, maintained plant availability above 90% by ensuring timely maintenance, safety compliance and completion of job cards.
Fitter and Turner
Roxgold
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Maintained mechanical plant equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and crushers and supported installation and repairs to sustain production reliability.
Fitter and Turner
Randgold Gold Mine (Côte d'Ivoire)
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Carried out mechanical maintenance on plant machinery including kilns, pumps, gearboxes and conveyors and serviced intertank screens and crushers to ensure continuous operation.
Fitter and Turner
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd
Jan 1992 - Jan 2008 (16 years)
Performed mechanical maintenance across DMS and plant workshops, maintaining crushers, pumps, conveyors and hydraulic systems; led fabrication and installation projects and supervised multi-skilled teams to improve equipment reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
De Beers Kimberly Training Centre
Diploma, Fitting and Turning
1991 - 1991
Activities and societies: Courses: Oxygen/Acetylene, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Supervisory Safety Training, Norberg Crusher Course, Timken Bearing, First Aid, Management, Scaffolding, Rigging, Boilermaking, Electrical, Telescopic Material Handler, Work at Heights, Overhead Crane
Completed a Fitting and Turning diploma with practical courses in oxy-acetylene, hydraulics and pneumatics, and industry safety and maintenance subjects.
Technical High Kimberly
High School Diploma, Technical Education
1980 - 1985
Completed high school coursework including English, Science, Technical Drawing, and Fitting and Turning.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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