Professional with strong background in mechanical maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues to ensure optimal performance. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Expertise in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventative maintenance. Reliable and flexible, ready to meet changing operational needs.
Work History
Maintenance Fitter
3 Years 4 Months
Humes Pipeline Systems | 07.2023 - Current
Performed preventative maintenance on concrete plant equipment, reducing unplanned breakdowns and supporting production continuity.
Diagnosed mechanical faults across conveyors, batching systems, and hydraulics, restoring equipment quickly and safely.
Repaired worn fittings, bearings, pumps, and drive components to maintain reliable plant operation.
Completed shutdown servicing, inspections, and scheduled overhauls in line with maintenance requirements.
Supported safe work practices by isolating plant, following lockout procedures, and maintaining compliance standards.
Coordinated with production teams to prioritise urgent repairs and minimise disruption to manufacturing schedules.
Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
Maintenance Fitter
10 Months
Stresscrete Northern Ltd | 09.2022 - 07.2023
Fabricated and fitted replacement parts using welding, cutting, and machining tools for plant repairs.
Assisted in the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper fitment and functionality.
Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
Performed preventative maintenance on concrete plant equipment, reducing unplanned breakdowns and supporting production continuity.
Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Maintenance Fitter
3 Years
British American Tobacco | 09.2019 - 09.2022
Always committed to safe work practice
Performed simple assemblies and complex installation of Tobacco package machine
Performing root cause analysis during breakdown for repair mechanical faults
Attend to breakdown and perform troubleshooting (Pneumatics and Hydraulics)
Performed through mid-process inspection to ensure quality assurance
Maintained accurate and complete manufacturing department records
Carry out preventive maintenance and servicing of machine assembly
Ensuring equipment is safe and operational as per set standard
Monitored equipment condition, identified defects early, and recommended corrective actions to prevent failures.
Maintenance Fitter / Shift Production Team Leader
7 Years 11 Months
Asaleo Care Fiji Limited | 10.2011 - 09.2019
Carry out preventive and year-end maintenance
Attend to breakdown and perform troubleshooting (Pneumatic and Hydraulics)
Performed simple assemblies and installation on various project
Diagnosed mechanical faults on production equipment and restored plant reliability.
Keep records of Machine service history
Machine test result and make adjustment to meet quality specification of different brands and sheet count
Maintain uptime and ensure run ability of wrapping and bundling machine
Carry out stock take on spare parts and ensure relevant stock and back up parts in stock
Carry out lathe and milling machining work
Service of gearbox machine assembly
Log machine reports uptime and down times
Carry out on the job training and assessment for trainee machine operator
Assist in implementing standard operating procedures.
Maintenance Fitter and Welder
4 Years 11 Months
Biscuit Company of Fiji Limited (FMF) | 01.2007 - 12.2011
Carryout preventative maintenance and performed troubleshooting (Pneumatic And Hydraulics)
Carry out major project, installation of new biscuit line
Carry out welding and fabrication work
Servicing of dough dipper, oven burners, dough cutters, rollers and gearbox assembly
Worked as a Maintenance Fitter and Welder
Inspected production machinery, identifying mechanical faults before they disrupted biscuit manufacturing lines.
Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging equipment to support continuous output.
Increased production efficiency with timely repairs and implementation of proactive maintenance practices.
Education
High School Diploma
Latter Day Saint Church College | Suva Fiji | 12-2004
Certificate III - Welding and Fabrication
Training Productivity of Fiji | Nasinu Fiji | 12-2006
Certificate IV - Fitting and Machining
Fiji National University | Suva Fiji | 12-2010
Advance Diploma of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Enginerring Institute of Technology | West Perth, Western Australia | 09-2026
Skills
Communication Skills
Computer literate
Good command of written & oral English.
Organization Skills
Threaded connections
Bearing replacement
Strong attention to details / assist in better team relationship
Prioritize project/assignment in order of urgency.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Interactive/People Skills
Good Team Member
Equipment troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
Certification
2015: Training of Trainers Module 1 & 2 (Fiji National University)
2017: OHS Certificate Module 1 & 2 (USP TAFE)
2018: Certificate of Completion of Work at Height & Work in Isolation (USP TAFE)
Interests
Socializing
Reading
Volunteer Work
Meeting and Serving People
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1987-02-03
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Fitter
Humes Pipeline Systems
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Fitter
Stresscrete Northern Ltd
09.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Maintenance Fitter
British American Tobacco
09.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Maintenance Fitter / Shift Production Team Leader
Asaleo Care Fiji Limited
10.2011 - 09.2019Read More
Maintenance Fitter and Welder
Biscuit Company of Fiji Limited (FMF)
01.2007 - 12.2011Read More
Latter Day Saint Church College
High School Diploma
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Training Productivity of Fiji
Certificate III from Welding and Fabrication
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Fiji National University
Certificate IV from Fitting and Machining
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Enginerring Institute of Technology
Advance Diploma of Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering