Continuous Improvement Occupational Health
Resume:
Busani Lucky Sibanda
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Summary "Transformational Maintenance Expert
Unlocking equipment potential and driving operational excellence
_Summary_
Highly skilled maintenance expert with hands on in 11+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, driving operational excellence and equipment optimisation.
I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, problem-solving prowess, and collaborative leadership to the table. My journey began with an intensive 4-year apprenticeship in fitting and turning, where I honed my skills in:
- Precision machining and welding
- Complex machine assembly and repair
- Mechanical engineering and maintenance optimization
- Root-cause analysis and solution implementation
- Safety culture
Career history Toolmaker at T3Plastics
Sep 2024 - Present (1 month or less)
Machinist & Mould Specialist
(2 months)
Responsibilities:
- Manual turning and machining of mould components (injection, blow, PET)
- Manufacturing spare parts for mould maintenance
- Assembly, maintenance, and reconditioning of moulds and plant equipment
- Production of new moulds (various sizes/shapes)
- Precision machining of mould necks and bases
Achievements (2 months)
- Successfully machined and delivered 118 mould components with 100% accuracy
- Reduced mould maintenance downtime by 30% through efficient spare parts production
- Demonstrated expertise in manual turning and milling, ensuring high-quality mould production
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless assembly and maintenance operations.
Machinist at Hughsta Engineering
Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 8 months)
-:Precision Machining Expertise:
- Restored critical shafts to optimal condition, ensuring precise alignment and rotational accuracy.
- Expertly resleeved worn components, extending equipment lifespan and preventing costly replacements.
- : Designed and fabricated custom bushes, delivering precise fitments and smooth operation.
- Created innovative jigs and fixtures, streamlining production processes and enhancing overall efficiency.
-: Precision Machining of Pump Housings and Components*: Utilized expertise in Manual machining to deliver high-precision pump components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in critical industrial applications.
- end covers
- bearing housings
- gland sections
- wear rings
-: Thread Cutting Specialist_
- Cut precise internal threads with exacting tolerances, enabling flawless assembly and performance.
- Machined external threads with exceptional accuracy, guaranteeing secure connections and reliability.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex thread forms, including double-start and single-start threads, to elevate component design and functionality.
Turner at K and Q Engineering
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintenance of earth-moving machine components
- Precision turning on lathe (parallel turning)
- Metal spraying services
- Power converter servicing
- Skimming and boring operations
- Bearing and seal area repairs
- Custom bush manufacturing
Impact:
- Ensured 99% uptime for critical earth-moving equipment, minimizing downtime and increasing client productivity
- Successfully repaired components, extending equipment lifespan and reducing replacement costs
- Demonstrated expertise in metal spraying, restoring components to optimal condition
- Improved power converter efficiency by 40%, reducing energy consumption and costs
- Enhanced overall workshop efficiency through streamlined processes and precision turning
Key Skills:
- Earth-moving equipment repair and maintenance
- Precision turning and machining
- Metal spraying and restoration
- Power converter servicing
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Workshop Turner at Flametech
Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 4 months)
-: All Machining Activities using ;
.Vertical Bore Mill,
.Horizontal Miller,
. Lathe Machine.
. Universal Milling Machines
. Surface grinders
-: General turning on Lathe (parallel turning)
-: Services of Power Convertors.
-: Skimming.
-: Boring.
-: Repairs of Bearing And Seal areas.
-: Metal Spraying.
~: Revitalization of Earth Moving Equipment Components.
Successfully refurbished and restored worn and damaged parts to OEM specifications, significantly extending equipment lifespan, reducing downtime, and driving cost savings for clients.
Maintenance Fitter at Delta Beverages
Nov 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Key Achievements
- Expertly operated and maintained a range of high-speed machines, including Labeller, Filler, Packer, Pasteuriser, and bottle washer, ensuring seamless production workflows.
- Proactively implemented planned maintenance strategies, significantly reducing breakdowns and downtime, and boosting plant efficiency.
- Successfully performed Mechanical Condition Surveys (MCS) on critical equipment, including cooling towers, water treatment plants, and boiler houses, ensuring optimal performance and extending asset lifespan.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems, driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Effectively identified and tagged defects, enabling prompt resolution and minimizing production losses.
- Rapidly responded to and resolved mechanical breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Krones and KHS machines, as well as plant processes, KPIs, and safety protocols.
- Prioritized and championed safety and healthy practices, ensuring a zero-harm culture and strict adherence to lockout/tagout systems and isolation procedures.
Impact:
- Enhanced plant efficiency and productivity through expert machine operation and maintenance.
- Reduced downtime and extended asset lifespan through proactive planned maintenance and MCS.
- Improved defect resolution and minimized production losses through effective identification and tagging.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and safety.
Process Technician at Chibuku Sorghum
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 (8 months)
Key achievements:
- Spearheaded daily shift operations, driving plant efficiency and productivity as a Mechanical Artisan Operator.
- Implemented proactive planned maintenance strategies, significantly reducing machinery breakdowns and downtime.
- Excelled in root cause analysis and problem-solving, contributing to improved overall equipment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and tag defects, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing production losses.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining complex machinery, including Krones and KHS systems.
- Prioritized and championed safety and healthy practices, fostering a culture of zero harm and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Impact :
- Enhanced plant efficiency and productivity through effective maintenance and operation strategies.
- Reduced machinery breakdowns and downtime, resulting in cost savings and improved overall equipment effectiveness.
- Improved defect identification and resolution, minimizing production losses and ensuring high-quality output.
- Fostered a culture of safety and continuous improvement, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Mechanical Fitter at Dunlop
Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year)
Maintenance Technician
Dunlop Tyre Manufacturing Company
(6+ months)
Responsibilities:
- Daily inspection, maintenance, and servicing of:
- Pumps (feed, dosing, centrifugal, gear, lobe)
- Valves (diaphragm control, steam)
- Chain conveyors, pulleys, and rubber belts
- Reduction gearboxes (worm and wheel)
- Pressure test valve inspection and cleaning
- Replacement of bearings, seals, and making bushes
- Scheduled machine maintenance
Achievements (6+ months):
- Maintained 100% uptime for critical tyre manufacturing equipment, ensuring uninterrupted production
- Reduced equipment failure rate through proactive maintenance
- Completed several scheduled maintenance tasks ahead of schedule, increasing overall efficiency
- Successfully inspected and replaced bearings, seals, and bushings, extending equipment lifespan
- Collaborated with Dunlop Tyre production team to implement process improvements, enhancing maintenance workflows
Key Skills:
- Tyre manufacturing equipment expertise
- Predictive maintenance techniques
- Time management and prioritization
- Team collaboration and communication
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Skills Machining, Welding, Fitting and Turning, Machine Operation, Machinery Assembly, Machinery Repair, Mechanical Engineering, Machinery Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Safety Awareness, Toolmaking, Plastics Injection Moulding, Injection Moulding, Manufacturing, Grinder, Metal Stamping, Quality Tools, Fabrication, Maintenance, Mechanical Repair, machine overhauls, line operator, process artisan
Languages English
Education Skilled worker Class 1 in the trade of Fitting and Turning (Including Machining) from Manpower Planning and Development
Finished 2016
Four years intense Apprenticeship training in Food Manufacturing Industry.
Certificate I in Basic Welding & Fabrication Skills from Delta Technical Institute
Finished 2015
Certificate I in Hydraulic/ Traineeship from Delta Technical Institute
Finished
Licences & certifications Drivers Licence
Current
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