Mechanical engineering technician
Resume:
adkga5@r.postjobfree.com
Athlone
7764
www.linkedin.com/in/
alexi-edward-jim-
simpson
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
World class / lean
manufacturing
Project Planning & co-
ordination
Plant maintenance
Material procurement
Production & Staff
managment
Client liaison
Cad/3D Modeling
National Diploma Mechanical Engineering – Completed 2008 Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Major Subjects
Applied strengths of materials 3
Thermodynamics 3
Mechanics of machines 3
Electrical 3
Manufacturing 2
Applied fluid mechanics 3
Computer aided Draughting ( CAD )
Design 3
Mathematics 3
BTech Mechanical Engineering (Part Time – Pending) Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Subjects Passed:
Refrigeration and air-conditioning 4
Fluid mechanics 4
Maintenance Management 4
Strengths of materials 4
Manufacturing 4
Online courses completed through open universities: Edx – Courses:
Introduction to project management - AdelaideX –Project101x
Project management life cycle - RITx - PM9001x
Allison Courses:
Diploma Operations management.
Diploma Project management.
Diploma Fundamentals of Project Management
6SigmaStudy – Six sigma yellow belt
Aveta Business Institute - Lean Six sigma white belt in manufacturing Solar Energy International – Introduction to renewable energy Alexi Edward
Simpson
EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
USABCO August 2014 – January 2015
Manage production line during the shift.
Motivate and lead team to achieve KPIs
Monitoring of machine performance.
Monitoring of production cycle times and ensure standard cycle times are maintained.
Monitoring of product quality and ensure quality standard are maintained by adjusting process to correct defects.
Ensure a safe and healthy work culture and environment.
Collating information and drawing up KPIs.
Completing and issuing jobs cards.
Ensure that machine downtime is minimized during mould changes and material changes.
Communicate with planning to ensure that the mould changes and work orders are correct for the machine.
Do first line maintenance and problem solving to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
Correcting any deviation from standard operating conditions.
Maintain and raise safety awareness amongst team SOFT SKILLS
Effective communication
Team work
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Integrity
Willingness to learn
FACTORY ADMIN & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
AMD Engineering July 2015 – September 2020
Use detailed manufacturing drawing to compile bill of materials, cutting list and costing of item to be manufactured.
Ordering of various materials (steel & consumables) for the manufacturing process.
Update the latest material prices for costing and quoting of various projects.
Liaise with client regarding finishes and specification that are unclear or needs more detail.
Using specifications from client to create a work order for the factory.
Update and change manufacturing drawings as required
Liaise with production manager regarding lead times and factory capacity for scheduling of projects.
Using feedback from the factory and client during manufacture and after to ensure drawings are updated and to continuously improve the process. Able to work effectively
without supervision
Proficient in the use of
standard mechanical
equipment tools and
techniques.
Can quickly read and
understand engineering
drawings
Supporting operations &
projects at manufacturing
facilities
Ability to rapidly learn new
concepts and apply them
Knowledge of Project
Management – PM-Bok
Good knowledge of
Manufacturing & fabrication
techniques
PROFESSIONAL
INJECTION SHIFT TEAM LEADER/ SHIFT TECHNICIAN
Boxmore Packaging, July2012 - July 2014
Carry out routine maintenance on injection moulding machines as well as auxiliary equipment.
Lead and motivate production staff.
Addressing staff issues and discipline.
Ensure that production targets are met efficiently (KPI’s).
Ensure production staff has received required training to carry out duties and responsibilities, where need coach & train staff.
Ensure health and safety requirements are always adhered to.
Safely start-up and shut-down injection moulding machines ensuring minimum scrap and defective product, while following machine and company SOP.
Make adjustment to the processes to ensure products produced are within specification and without defects.
Ensure plant is up and running, tend to machine breakdowns, and ensure that production is of good quality.
Assist senior technicians and Engineers with installation and commissioning of injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment
Carry out mould changes, raw material changes and colour changes. AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Robin Coss Aviation, July 2007 – June 2012
Responsible for the overall manufacturing process of the aircraft as well as the manufacture and assembly of the aircraft components and sub-assemblies.
Assist with the design, development and manufacture of parts and equipment.
Installation of aircraft electronics and electrical wiring.
Carry out routine maintenance and repair of aircraft airframe, engine, control surfaces and linkages and avionics.
Work according to the designers plans and government requirements.
Assist in the training and development of artisans, apprentices, and interns.
Ensuring for the quality of parts received before manufacture or assembly.
Ordering of materials and consumables as they are needed or according to the project plan.
REFERENCES
C Rennard:
Operation Manager
AMD Engineering
T Enslin:
Supervisor
Boxmore Packaging
M Feltman:
Senior Technician
Boxmore Packaging
N Festus:
Director
Robin Coss Aviation
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