Engineering Mechanical

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The Orchards E-mail: **********@*****.***

0182

Siyanda Lindokuhle C. Ngubane Mechanical Technician/Toolmaker

TECHNICIAN/TOOLMAKER MECHANICAL

Efficient and organized individual with a systematically and methodical work. Individual who enjoys analysing problems and finding solutions, need constant challenge and enjoy learning new skills, relate well to people at all levels and comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, and relate to the ambition and goal of reaching global competitiveness within the industry.

OBJECTIVES

To create intellectual wealth for myself and continuously develop my skills to meet the challenges of the global economy that our country and industries operate in.

To succeed and be an example to the young people in my community.

To be able to access the opportunities presented by the government and private sector to ensure constructive development of our communities and country.

Utilization of acquired skills and expertise to empower and enrich others and myself to a stage of reaching financial freedom.

To venture into business management and entrepreneurship. Utilize acquired skills to grow and develop own businesses.

PROFILE

Tenacious when tackling projects and takes pride in seeing projects through and ensuring success and maintaining technical excellence.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname: Ngubane

First names: Siyanda Lindokuhle Clarence

Postal address: 9964 Shallot street

The Orchards

0183

Telephone numbers: 083******* (Cell)

Identity number: 830**********

Nationality: South African

Sex: Male

Drivers license: Code 8

Marital status: Married

Home Language: Zulu

Other Languages: English, Xhosa and Sotho

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Last school attended: Sinethemba Technical High School

Highest standard passed: Matric (Grade 12)

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

CURRENT QUALIFICATION: N Dip: Mechanical Engineering

Trade Test: Tool, Jig and Die maker

CURRENT Course: B Tech: Mechanical Engineering

Courses passed: Engineering Mathematics I and II

Mechanics I, II, III

Engineering Drawing

Theory of Machines III

Thermodynamics II, III,

Fluid Mechanics II, III

Hydraulics III

Steam Plant III

Manufacturing I

Electro-technology I & II

Communication Skills & Computer Skills

Strength of Materials II, III and IV

Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)

Mechanical Engineering Design II, III

Motor Vehicle I

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Employer: Schnellecke Logistic Services

Business Unit: Workshop (Manufacturing & Maintenance)

Position held: Workshop Controller

Period: 10/01/2017 to 12/03/2018

Duties: Ensure projects are delivered at set time

Ensure that work is according to relevant procedures at all times.

Ensure safe working practice

Ensure to establish and maintain sound customer relations.

Advice customer with projects requirements, time and material required.

Ensure bill of material is correct and precise.

Ensure quality of the job is met before leaving the workshop. (First time right)

Supervise Workshop staff to ensure that set targets are achieved.

Ensure Planning of material and consumable requirements for the workshop are completed as required.

Compile and submit monthly performance reports.

Ensure that housekeeping is maintained in working area.

Ensure effective job card control with the repair and manufacturing of new facilities in the workshop.

Assess artisan (welders) for employment.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Employer: Counsel for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Business Unit: Implementation Unit (IU)

Position held: Mechanical Testing Officer

Period 01/05/2013 to 23/12/2016

Duties: Handle customer applications for testing to ensure that customer needs are understood and the customer is informed of the services the laboratory can offer.

Critically evaluate each request for testing to decide on an appropriate testing approach.

Compile quotations in line with the laboratory pricing model in order to meet the financial targets of the laboratory.

Ensure that testing of standardized (routine) tests are carried out according to established test methods (SANS, ISO and in-house developed) and standard operating procedures in order to comply with laboratory quality standards.

Give guidance to laboratory assistants in sample preparation and test set-up to ensure validity of test results and to prevent damage to equipment.

Ensure traceability of test items throughout their life in the laboratory.

Compiling written test certificates and reports of superior quality, both technically and otherwise.Customer liaison from initial test enquiry to final delivery of the test certificate pertaining to routine tests.

Daily machine inspection prior to testing to ensure that the machine and related equipment are serviceable and safe to use.

Accountable for the safety of persons involved in the execution of a test and that of visitors witnessing the test.

A working knowledge of ISO 17025

Deal with a wide variety of types of test, each with specific requirements. (tensile, compression, load comparison and proof load)

Draft pre start checks of all machinery for operators to inspect.

Audit use of pre-start checks on a monthly basis

Ensure risk assessments include all process machinery and all operators have been trained in risk assessment

Draft standard operating procedures and ensure operators are trained in such

Ensure machinery undergoes legal test (e.g. pressure tests, lifting equipment tests) at the intervals as stipulated in the relevant regulations

Ensure machine guards are in place at all times

Enforce measures in the interests of machine safety

Ensure operators are trained in the use of machinery and ensure training records are there to prove this

Ensure the appropriate personal protective equipment is issued and worn based on the risk assessment

Ensure that GMR 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 are complied with

Attend GRM forum meetings held quarterly

Training of interns

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Employer: National Tooling Initial Program (NTIP)

Business Unit: Tshwane South College (TRAINING CENTER)

Position held: Lecture/ Toolmaker

Period 01/02/2011 to 26/04/2013

Duties: Workshop teaching and supervision

Curriculum subjects as required

Ensure classroom discipline

Observe and evaluate student's work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement

Prepare, Plan and Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase student's knowledge and competence

Administer oral, written or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness

Supervise and monitor student's use of tools and equipment

Student record keeping - maintain records such as attendance, training activity detail

Regular communication with the SPOC and broader program stakeholders

Supervise student field trips

Able to create enthusiasm for students’ career in manufacturing industry

Support students and industry during the On-the-Job phase

Visit and assess student training activities during OJT

Well organised and systematic – planning and prioritising and coordination skills

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Coaching skills

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Employer: Franke Kitchen Systems OF S.A. (FSA)

Business Unit: Toolroom

Position held: Toolmaker

Period 02/04/2007 to15/12/2010

Duties: Planning and manufacturing new jigs and dies.

Maintenance of presses and press tools, jigs and dies.

Turning, Milling and Surface grinding

Pneumatics- industrial, advanced and electro

Fitting and Alignment

Manufacturing and Maintenance planning.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Employer: Volkswagen SA

Business Unit: Training Centre and Manufacturing Plant

Position held: Mechanical Technician Trainee

Period 03/07/2006 to 30/03/2007

Duties: Fitting, Fasteners and Alignment

Turning and Milling

Hydraulics- industrial, advanced and electro

Pneumatics- industrial, advanced and electro

Welding – arc welding and oxy- acetylene welding

Motor Mechanics

Computer Numerical Controls (CNC)

Basic Electricity

Check quality of surface roughness of engine blocks after machining, calibrate machining gauges, venier calliper, torque wrench, check specification of cylinder bores and pistons.

In Quality Assurance Laboratory we test fatigue for mags, stub axle, rear axle, coil springs, brake drums and weld penetration.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Knowledge/ Skills: Technical aptitude, attention to detail, diligence, accuracy, reliability, consistency and timeliness.

Leadership Competencies: Creative and innovative thinking, responsible, reliable and accountable time management skills and team leader.

Interactive Competencies: Microsoft Office, Microsft Outlook, PowerPoint, Surfpak-SV Version1.300, Geopak CMM Repeat, Technical Report Writing Skills and Internet.

Technical abilities: Auto Cad, Operation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance Technical investigation and root cause investigation analysis and Mechanical Testing Techniques.

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Mr R. McNamara

Position: Foreman

Company: Fanke South Africa

Email: *****.********@******.***

Telephone: 031-***-****

Mrs M. Diepenaar

Position: SPOC

Company: National Tooling Initiative Programmes

Email: *************@******.***

Telephone: 083*******

Mrs R. Teleka

Position: Manager

Company: CSIR

Email: *******@****.**.**

Telephone: 011-***-****

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