1. Langa Peter Poto
3128 Block L6 Kekana Gardens
Hammanskraal
Telephone: 0631132017
Fax : 0865167058
Email : peterpoto76@gmai.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly experienced Mechanical Fitter and Turner, who comes to you with a track record of successfully using tools and
mechanical repair & maintain machinery and electrical equipment. Langa has worked in this field for more than 13 years,
and is comfortable working in highly critical, fast paced environment which has shifting priorities. As a true all-round, he has
experience of machining, production machine repair & job change, mould injection, gearboxes repair, mining hydraulic &
pneumatic system repair, bearings and lubrication. He has worked on natural gas equipment, furnaces & glass loading tube,
metal manufacture machine, conveyor belts as well as Boilermaker and Electrical. He possesses the required level of
enthusiasm and energy needed to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, and operate efficiently.
CAREER SUMMARY
2013–2015 GLOBAL METARIAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD, Fitter and Turner (temporary)
• Machining using centre lathe, milling machine and other machine shop tool equipment.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Repairing or replacing defective equipment parts.
• Identifying malfunctions and carrying out repair.
• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns.
• Cleaning and lubricating gears, shaft, bearings, and other machinery parts.
• Keeping the workplace in an organised and clean.
• Assisting trainee technicians.
Key Achievements
• Playing a key role on converting steel wool machine components from Asian
2007–2012 CONSOL SPECIAL GLASS LTD, Shift fitter/machine repair (permanent)
• Carrying out preventative & emergency maintenance on bottle machines.
• Identifying malfunctions and then carrying out repair.
• Working on furnaces, loading tube, blow moulding injection, stacking & conveyers.
• Standby and shifts.
• Completing all duties according to applicable safety measures and published procedures.
• Making schedule checks on machinery and parts.
• Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns.
• Consulting with senior colleagues regarding technical issues.
• Operating computer-controlled industrial equipment.
• Follow the health and safety issues
• Correctly using hand and power tools.
• Working within team and supervising aids.
2002–2006 SASOL GAS LTD, Field service technician (permanent)
• Carry out preventative & emergency maintenance on Sasol natural gas network.
• Commissioning and decommissioning gas meter stations.
• Repair and maintain HP and LP gas stations.
• Work on relief valves, regulators, pipe markers and block valves
• Follow health and safety policy.
• Wearing appropriate safety clothes in designated safety areas.
• Lead artisan aid
• Completing all duties according to applicable safety measures and required.
• Keep the service vehicle, tools and workplace clean/safe condition.
• Travel long kilometres a day.
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2. • Perform standby duties.
• Keep an up to date inventory of mechanical tools
CAREER SUMMARY cont.
2000–2001 SAPPI PAPERS LTD, Fitter (shudowns)
• Striping and assembling mechanical components
• Working on pumps, valves, couplings, compressor, fans, gearbox, bearings and mill
• Cleaning and lubricating gears, shafts and machinery.
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2000–2000 WEST DEEP LEVELS MINE, Underground hydraulic fitter(temp)
• Hydraulics – drill rigs ( preventative maintenance)
• Diagnostic checks and symptom analysis.
• Repairing or replacing defective equipment parts.
• Developing and make modifications on hydraulics structure.
• Working on cylinders and controls.
• Wearing appropriate safety clothes in designated safety areas
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1996-1999 VAAL REEFS MINE OPS, Apprenticeship –Fitter Turner
• Workshop practice and handling tools
• Operation of machinery ( tool cutting)
• Marking off and measuring instrument
• Plant and underground full modules
• Assembling - striping, maintain and repair
• Hydraulic and pneumatic components identification.
• Theory and practical skills
• Worked in winches (single/double drum), loaders, locomotive, and skip, catch, bearings and winder house.
• Welding, rigging and electrical.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Glass manufacture machine repair/ job change (BOTTLE)
Natural gas – HP station & LP customer meter station maintenance/repair
Mining – drill rigs
Paper manufacture machine repair
Steel wool machine repair
Turning – machining according prescribed accurate reading. (Engineering drawing)
High speed packaging
Welding – fabrication/arc join
Electrical – diagnose, repair, wire ring and maintenance
Handy man
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 Klerksdorp technical collage N3- trade theory and drawing
 Tshwane south collage N2- trade theory, drawing , maths and science 1995
 Tshwane north collage N1+NCV – trade theory and maths & science 1995
 Makgetse high school =grade 12 – English, Afrikaans, maths and science 1993
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
 Apprenticeship (MIETTB) Fitter and turner 1996 - 1999
 Counter balance fork lift 2014
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3. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Technical document and reporting.
• Proficient in MS office programs such as Word and Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge of test instrumentation, measurement technique and metrology methods.
• Good practical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• An understanding of technical manuals and engineering diagrams
• A knowledge of health and safety issues
• Can build strong interpersonal relationship
• Initiative to work on myself or as part of team
• Having an analytical mind
• Excellent punctuality and attendance record.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Driving Licence : EC1
Forklift : F1
Marital status : Married
Health : Good
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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