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Muhata Kabanda

Muhata Kabanda

Lusaka

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, an Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, and a strong foundation in technical skills and knowledge. Currently excelling as a Mechanical Fitter, with prior roles as a push bench operator, mechanical Technologist and Machinist. Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, perform maintenance and repairs, and ensure optimal equipment performance. Seeking opportunities to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of a progressive engineering team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Fitter

United Gypsum Investment Limited
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintenance and inspection of bucket elevators and screw conveyors
  • Maintenance and inspection of jaw and vsi crushers
  • Fitting of bearings on crushers, wheel drums and screeners
  • Maintenance and inspection of gear boxes
  • Overall responsibility for processing different types of timber
  • Machine maintenance and repair
  • Changing of belt drives, bearings and greasing
  • Belt splicing, timing and alignment on Conveyors
  • Ensuring house keeping and safety measures are put into account

Mechanical Fitter

Chilanga Cement (Platchem) Back End Kiln
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintenance and inspection of bucket elevators and screw conveyors
  • Maintenance and inspection of gear boxes
  • Belt timing and alignment on Conveyors
  • Greasing and changing of bearings
  • Ensuring house keeping and safety measures are put into account always

Push Bench Operator

Mojagigo General Dealers
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Overall responsibility for processing different kinds of timber products
  • Machine maintenance and repair
  • Conduct reconciliation of daily targets
  • Changing of belt drives, bearings and greasing of bearings
  • Shaft alignment and sharpening of saw blades
  • Basic electrical wiring on the machine and circuit breakers
  • Grinding
  • Welding
  • Ensuring house keeping and safety measures are put into account

Mechanical Fitter

Zesco
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Maintenance and function of governor systems
  • Maintenance and of governor oil pumps and pressures
  • Servicing and maintenance of shaft seal filters and cyclone separators
  • Oil pressures and levels settling
  • Cooling water system maintenance
  • Rigging jigs
  • Welding
  • Maintenance of pumps
  • Ensuring house keeping and safety measures are put into account always

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Technical College
Ndola
08.2023

General Certificate -

Kabulonga Boys High School
Lusaka
12.2012

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance and Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Installations and fitting
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic system
  • Excellent in drawing interpreting
  • Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Grinding, Power Saw, Welding)
  • Knowledgable on basic hydraulic, systems, components circuits and symbols
  • Drive lines (transmission, Clutches torque converters, axles, retarders, transfer cases, power dividers and final drives
  • Knowledgable on basic principle and operations of heavy duty vehicles ie excavetors, folk lifts dump trucks loaders and graders
  • NDT (non destractive testing)
  • Basic Electrical installations (Circuit Breaker, MCB, MCCB, Simple electrical wiring)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Honest
  • Hard work and Self-starter
  • Hard work
  • Able to work under minimum supervision
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer letarate
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Leadership and Team player

Languages

English

Personal Information

Gender: Male

References

  • Mr Edward Simbaya, power station manager, Zesco Limited, p.o. box. 33304, Lusaka, +260-211-361111
  • Mr Jackson Zulu, Director, Mojagigo General Dealers, Kalulushi, +26077662916
  • Mr Kangwa Muchemwa, field patroller, Chilanga Cement(Platchem), Ndola, +260973105368
  • Mr Emmanuel Soneka, electrician/ supervisor, United Gypsum investment limited, Lusaka, +260977657751

Timeline

Mechanical Fitter

United Gypsum Investment Limited
01.2024 - Current

Mechanical Fitter

Chilanga Cement (Platchem) Back End Kiln
12.2023 - 01.2024

Push Bench Operator

Mojagigo General Dealers
07.2020 - 12.2023

Mechanical Fitter

Zesco
02.2018 - 04.2018

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Technical College

General Certificate -

Kabulonga Boys High School

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