Employment History
Rocla SA, Nelspruit, South Africa: Maintenance Foreman, 2014-Present
Directly responsible for 2 Assistants during each shift handling the breakdown and maintenance for the following machines: Casting Machines, Steam Rooms, Concrete Mixers, Conveyor Belts and Induction Welding Machines;
• Key participant in technical problem solving on breakdown analysis; managed actions from problem solving to completion, ensuring long term eradication of problems.
• Cleaning electronic cards and replacing faulty components.
• Electrical wiring and fault finding.
• Handling thermal inspections and electrical connections.
• Acting as Fire Marshall and Health and Safety Representative.
• Servicing compressors and industrial cooling towers.
• Planning and allocating manpower, equipment and materials whilst maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Ensuring all aspects of K.P.I’s are efficiently delivered adhering to strict company specifications.
• Developing client relations and delivering an outstanding level of customer service managing complaints in a professional manner.
Zenda Leather SA, Pretoria, South Africa:
Section Leader of Finishing Plant / Maintenance Millwright, 2010-2014
Key Responsibilities;
• Directing and co-ordinating 2 Assistants reporting directly to me at the start and end of each shift.
• Responsible for the efficient planning and maintenance within the section leading multiple teams of staff monitoring health and safety issues and downtime whilst simultaneously increasing productivity, profitability and quality.
• Handling breakdowns and maintenance on the following machines: Milling Drums, Bergi Embossing Machines, Pirovano Paint Station, Gemata Conditioning and Reverse Roller Coasters, Automatic Stackers and Stakers.
• Electrical wiring and fault finding; cleaning electronic cards and replacing faulty components.
• Calibrating scales.
• Handling thermal inspections and electrical connections.
• Maintaining Telemecanique PLC’s and AC Inverter Drives.
• Rigging Heavy Machinery.
• Servicing industrial cooling towers.
• Acting as H.S.E Representative for the factory reporting directly to the general manager.
• Participated in the review of departmental practices and procedures implementing new improved proficiencies adding to an increase in production efficiency.
Key Achievements: Reduced maintenance costs by modifying machines to prevent breakdowns and control costs.
Robert Bosch SA, Brits, South Africa: Shift Millwright, 2005-2010
Key Responsibilities;
• Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman handling breakdowns and maintenance on the following machines: Varnish and Winding Machines, Industrial cooling towers, ERSA Wave Solder Machines, Industrial Gearboxes, Conveyors, Pipe Work and Line Moves.
• Fault finding on pneumatics and hydraulics circuits.
• Laser markers, electrical wiring and fault finding.
• Rigging heavy machinery; ensuring safety for everyone in the working area.
Key Achievements: Provided constant on site reactive maintenance within high pressure situations, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
Previous Positions Held:
Robert Bosch SA Team Leader & Machinist 2003-2005
Robert Bosch SA Fitter & Turner 2002-2003
Robert Bosch SA Fitter & Turner Apprentice 1999-2002
Magaliesberg Citrus Coop Production & Lab Technician/Storeman 1996-1999
Education & Training
• Industrial Fire Fighting, 2010 & 2013
• CPR, Adult & Infant Choking, 2011
• Module 5 Fault Finding and PLC’s
(Mitsubishi) 2008
• Fault Finding N4, 2007
• Module 1 Principles of Electricity, 2007
• Module 4 Power Control & Electronics 2007 • Engineering Drawings N4, 2000
• Basic Safety and Equipment
• Basic Hand Skills
• Basic Hand Tools
• Fitting and Turning
• Milling
• Tool and Cutter Grinding
• Trade Tested Millwright, Olifantsfontein, 2008
• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner, Olifantsfontein, 2002
• Pretoria West Technical College, Fitting and Machining N2, 2001
• Hoërskool Wagpos, Grade 12 (Matric), 1995
Languages: Afrikaans and English
IT Proficiency: Fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
