Joseph Sithole

I hold qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (4 years of apprenticeship in Fitting and Turning, plus a BTech in mechanical engineering) and over 23 years of experience across renowned companies. As a Mechanical Technician / Fitter and Turner, my expertise includes performing shutdown maintenance, the installation of new machines/ modification of existing machinery, procuring spares, compiling reports for machine availability, downtime and breakdowns, root cause failure analysis on plant and equipment failures, production machinery set ups, Machine shop practice (Turning and Milling), coaching apprentices, and ensuring safety and housekeeping procedures are adhered to. My passion and dedication ensure I always deliver the best service, achieving great results. As an open-minded person, I strive to take on new challenges to broaden my knowledge and have completed various courses to enhance my skill set. I am a strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes them with urgency. I have an outstanding reputation for what I do, as well as an impeccable record of safe, efficient, and no-nonsense work habits. On a personal level, I am someone who uses logic and reasoning to come to the right decision, readily accepts responsibility, pays meticulous attention to the details, and has a track record of exercising good judgment.

• Spending time with family
• Going to the gym
• Playing/watching soccer

• Conduct Outcomes-Based Assessors' Course, ETDPSETA, 05/20
• Machine Shop Engineering (NQF 4), Mutare Polytechnic College, 05/00
• Pneumatic & Hydraulic System Installation, Pneumatic Training and Consultants, 05/16
• Advanced Pump Maintenance Course, ABB School of Maintenance, 05/07
• Apprenticeship in Fitting & Turning, Border Timbers Limited, 05/99
• Apprenticeship in Fitting & Turning, Hippo Valley Sugar Milling Company, 05/98

Pays meticulous attention to detail with a high level of accuracy., Practical with a hands-on approach to carrying out tasks., Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills., Ability to meet tight and demanding deadlines under pressure., Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - including report-writing and proposals., Exceptional organizational skills and understanding of task assignments and schedules., Competent in fostering powerful and productive relationships., Exceptional problem-solving skills and innovative thinking., Sound mechanical knowledge and exceptional at planned and preventative maintenance., Excellent at analyzing blueprints for mechanical systems to determine the specifications of the components to be constructed., Able to effectively create a suitable maintenance schedule and perform system maintenance accordingly., Exceptional at conducting diagnostic testing on malfunctioning systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction., Well-versed in adhering to all work-site safety rules and regulations., Specialist experience and knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, bearings, steam plant, repairing gearboxes, machine shop practices, and use of power tools.