Gibbs Mushongera
Gweru,
Summary
Experienced with mechanical fitting and assembly, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Utilizes technical drawings and blueprints to execute tasks accurately. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair to support operational efficiency and longevity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter Machinist
Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company
09.2004 - Current
- Seasoned Fitter and Turner cum Machinist with extensive experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance {RCM}, Proactive Maintenance {PM} and breakdown maintenance of conveying equipment, crushers and mechanical drive systems
- Expertise in plant process line maintenance and operations
- Leadership role as Head of Planned Maintenance, ensuring efficient departmental workflow
- Proficient Planned Maintenance Officer, adept at organizing and executing maintenance strategies
- Skilled in Root Cause Analysis {RCA}, actively participating in problem-solving initiatives
- ISO QMS 9001:2015, Environmental and safety & Health Champion, responsible for audit coordination and compliance preparation
- Proficient in operating conventional metal removal machinery within workshop settings
- Led the implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies resulting in a 15% reduction in equipment downtime
- Improved workshop utilization by allowing a FIFO, LIFO (Last In, First Out) and valuation with respect to importance
- Created a database and categorized items which impacted execution - workshop utilization increased from 34% to 74%
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Mathematics, Strength of Materials, Mechanics of Machines, Industrial Management, Applied Mechanics, Applied Heat, Electro Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, CAE, Machine Tool Technology, Workshop Practices, Welding & Fabrication -
Gweru Polytechnic College
Gweru, Zimbabwe12.2003
Class 1 Trade Test Certificate -
Gweru Polytechnic College
Gweru, Zimbabwe12.2003
National Certificate in Machineshop engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Mathematics, Machine Tool Technology, Workshop Practices, Welding & Fabrication -
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe12.2000
Skills
- Root cause analysis
- System assembly
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Microsoft 365
- Installation and maintenance
- Inventory management
- Blueprint reading
- Shaft alignment
- Hand and power tools
- Precision measuring tools
- Cutting and grinding
- Machinery operation
Accomplishments
- Australia Skills Assessment - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining) 323212 - October 2024
- EILTs General. Overall band score - 6 - November 2024
- Tropology and lubrication skills - July 2007
- Shaft alignment - March 2024
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Chess
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Timeline
Fitter Machinist
Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company
09.2004 - Current
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Mathematics, Strength of Materials, Mechanics of Machines, Industrial Management, Applied Mechanics, Applied Heat, Electro Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, CAE, Machine Tool Technology, Workshop Practices, Welding & Fabrication -
Gweru Polytechnic College
Class 1 Trade Test Certificate -
Gweru Polytechnic College
National Certificate in Machineshop engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Mathematics, Machine Tool Technology, Workshop Practices, Welding & Fabrication -
Harare Polytechnic
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