I am a highly experienced mechanical fitter of 20+ years with extensive fabrication experience in the mining industry, including domestic steelworks and maintenance. Focused on producing high-quality outcomes, I am skilled in installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, fault finding and refurbishing a range of factory machinery and equipment, specialising in electrical and diesel motors and generators. A strong supporter of safe working practices, I possess excellent knowledge of hazard and risk assessments, compliance and safety auditing. Business ownership has seen me successfully project manage work and teams, instigate site safety plans, manage clients and budgets and ensure work quality. As workshop manager, I am hands-on 70% of the time and work collaboratively with my team to manufacture and repair electric motors and components. I have always been passionate about mechanical work, and now, as I pursue immigration to New Zealand, I seek a role corresponding to my skills and experience.
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Experienced Mechancial Fitter And Workshop ManagerOpen To Work In New ZealandJohannesburg, Gp, Za
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Experienced Mechancial Fitter & Workshop ManagerOpen To Work In New Zealand Nov 2022 - PresentPassionate about mechanical fitting, I am now pursuing immigration to New Zealand and seeking a role corresponding to my skills and experience.
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Workshop ManagerTransvaal Electric Motors Aug 2019 - PresentSouth AfricaHands-on in the workshop 70% and 30% administrationManage and allocate work to 11 staff membersRun toolbox meetings – strong emphasis on health and safety Oversee and mentor technicians as they assemble motors and componentsEnsure the preparation of components before the assembly of motorsCheck and verify sizes are to specification before the assembly of motors/components – sign off Quality checks throughout the assembly process – make adjustments as necessaryFinal quality checks before shipping – sign offPrepare all paperwork for customersComplete all site safety-related documentation Component and part repairsProcurement – liaise with suppliers Inspect components to verify specification by drawings using precision measuring equipmentOversee the VPI process (the plant used to impregnate raw windings after the rewinding process)
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Business Owner & ManagerBvt Steelwork And Maintenance Jun 2017 - Aug 2019Brakpan Area, South AfricaResidential steelwork and maintenance projects End-to-end project management Coordinated and managed activities of workers and sub-contractors Worksite supervision – quality controlBudget and financial management Worked closely with the qualified builderConstructed steelwork and installations Identified on-site hazards and risks – ensured team complied with strict health and safety proceduresPublic safety management practicesEnsured quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and scheduleEnsured compliance with building regulations Managed procurement of materials, equipment and deliveriesPrepared quotations, paid invoices, prepared reports and general administrationHR and Payroll dutiesMarketing of business
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Senior Fitter & Stand-In ForemanReid & Mitchell Jan 2006 - Jun 2017Gauteng, South AfricaForeman duties as required to cover holidays, sickness, courses etc. Servicing, refurbishing and maintenance of electrical rotating equipment and generators, including diesel-electric traction machineryManufactured new partsPoint of contact for team members as the senior fitterSenior safety representative in overall charge of all occupational health, safety and environmental risks Facilitated daily toolbox meetingsCompliance and safety auditor – including sister companiesRisk assessments and reportsRoot cause and investigation leader Received a NOSCAR 5-star safety rating for a clean safety audit for three consecutive years
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Boiler Maker (Short Term Contract)Auto Industrial Sep 2005 - Jan 2006South AfricaBoiler MakerGeneral fabrications maintenance
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Shift ForemanGoldplat Recovery Pty Ltd Mar 1999 - Aug 2005South AfricaManaged 113 staff – handovers, timesheets, log sheets, inspections and employee relations Analysed process and maintenance informationDeveloped workers through training courses and on-the-job training Planned activities following production and maintenance schedules and allocated resources Liaised and synchronised plant maintenance schedules/activities with engineering sections Continuously monitored process efficiency Budget management Ensured adherence and implementation of security and SHE policies and procedures Worked according to the mine’s code of practice, reporting any non-compliance
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Boiler Maker & General FabricationsCdc Fabrications Jan 1996 - Mar 1999South AfricaSemi-skilled boilermaker & general fabrications
Barend Van Tonder Education Details
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Brakpan Technical High SchoolMechanical Engineering Related Technologies
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Barend Van Tonder works for Open To Work In New Zealand
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Barend Van Tonder's current role is EXPERIENCED MECHANCIAL FITTER and WORKSHOP MANAGER.
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Barend Van Tonder attended Brakpan Technical High School.
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