CURRICULUM VITAE OF KELVIN GOVENDER
Personal Summary
A multi-skilled, talented and confident welder with a practical background of successfully welding & fabricating all types of metal components. Possessing extensive knowledge of a welder, machines and tools. Having an excellent safety track record when working on a job. An excellent communicator, who can relate well with people at all levels and has the flexibility of working well as part of a team and also individually. With 14 years of welding experience in MIG, TIG, Stick, Fluxcore and brazing, I now seek employment with an ambitious and reputable employer.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Gender
Male
Nationality
South African
Date of Birth
10.01.1985
Ethnic Group
Asian
Language
English
Driver’s License
Code C
Desired job location
Durban
Current Employer
Bohrmeister
Availability
1 week
Contact Details
Cell phone
+27 (0-844******
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Residential Location
25 Grassland Avenue, Savannah Park, Shallcross, 4093
Education
2002
Savannah Park Secondary
Grade 12 (Matric)
Career History
Xpanda Security (Pty) Ltd
March 2003 to 6th May 2011
Welder/Fabricator:
Responsibilities / Duties
Welding Aluminium products
Welding types:
M.I.G
T.I.G
Stick
Operating guillotines, band saw, cut off saw, Bending Machines, Presses, drilling machines.
Use of cutting torch.
Reading of fabrications and drawings.
Welding components in flat, vertical also overhead positions.
Accurately examining and measuring work pieces for defects etc.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Manufacturing of gates, burglar guards, staircases, balustrades & structures.
Welding of jigs & assemblies
Hi Tech Packaging & Engineering
15th June 2011 to July 2017
Welder/Fabricator:
Responsibilities / Duties
Reading and fabrication of engineers drawing
Welding of camera poles – ranging from a 457mm pipe to joining to 324mm pipe with flanges.
Welding of stainless steel and aluminium boxes.
Fabrication of structures using high beams
Welding of network poles and towers for Cell c & MTN and cages.
M.I.G Welding (Co2)
Fabrication of platforms and staircase using high beams
Boiler making
Use of cutting torch.
Current Employment
Bohrmeister - Unit 8 Tilt Up Park, 4 Umdoni Crescent, Mahogany Ridge, Westmead
July 2017 to current
Welder/Boilermaker:
Responsibilities / Duties
Welding rigging equipment
Read and fabricate from engineers drawing
Boiler making from square to round
Use of cutting torch with plates from 10mm – 40mm
Assist in fitting of hoses & pipes
Welding of drill rods for mines in Namibia & Sasol
Use of hand tools i.e.: drills, grinder, square, magnetic drill etc.
Welding of stainless steel pipes with flanges
Repairs to structures
Bandsaw, drill press, guillotine operator
Maintenance on safety equipment
Perform sheet metal & plate fabrication
Perform housekeeping on completion of work
Drive forklift and perform rigging tasks as required
References – Available upon request
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Key Competencies
Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Ability to use variety of tools and equipment
Basic math skills
Tertiary Education:
1.
SAMSONS SCHOOL OF WELDING
226 Jacobs Road, Jacobs Industrial, Durban – 031-***-****
Course: M.I.G Welder (Co2)
Duration: 20 Hours
Description of Course:
-M.I.G Welding of Mild Steel Plate sections
2.
MERSETA
Course: National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering : NQF Level 3
3.
SHUKELA TRAINING CENTRE (MOUNT EDGECOMBE)
Trade Certificate – Welder – Red Seal