nkosi comfort
@nkosicomfort
Mechanical fitter focused on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and improving operational uptime.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a mechanical professional with extensive experience in equipment maintenance, repair, and safety compliance, holding a Mechanical National N Diploma and trade certification. I have performed preventive and breakdown maintenance, installation and alignment of components, hydraulic and pneumatic system work, and precision measurement tasks.
At Columbus Stainless Pty (since 01/2022) I contributed to reducing equipment downtime by approximately 10% through effective maintenance, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with electricians and production teams. I have experience reading engineering drawings, performing bearing and shaft work, and applying lockout/tagout procedures.
I am team-oriented, adaptable, and safety-focused, with strengths in fault-finding, time management, and mentoring colleagues while maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and safe work practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mechanical Fitter
Columbus Stainless Pty
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery, reducing equipment downtime by ~10% through effective troubleshooting, component replacement, and cross-functional coordination. Maintain hydraulic/pneumatic systems and ensure compliance with safety procedures including lockout/tagout.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Growth Path Private College
N4–N6 Certificates, Industrial Electronics
2024 - 2024
Completed Industrial Electronics N4–N6 courses at Growth Path Private College in 2024.
Colliery Training Centre
Trade Test / Red Seal, Fitting / Mechanical Trade
2019 - 2022
Completed fitter trade training and achieved Trade Test/Red Seal certification at Colliery Training Centre between 2019 and 2022.
Nkangala TVET College
National N Diploma, Mechanical / Technical Studies
2016 - 2017
Completed a National N Diploma program at Nkangala TVET College, covering N1–N6 technical subjects.
DD Mabuza Comprehensive High School
Matric (National Senior Certificate), Secondary Education
Completed secondary school education and obtained a Matric certificate in 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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