Allen Baloyi
Mechanical Design Draughting/ Technical Training
Kempton Park,GAUTENG
Summary
Methodical and detail-oriented drafting professional with proven mechanical skills and 3+ years of mechanical design experience. Well-coordinated, conscientious and flexible in incorporating changing design parameters. Expert autodesk inventor, autodesk vault collaboration and autocad user with hand-drawing abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Mechanical Draughtsman
MAN Bus & Coach
01.2013
- On-going product development
- Reverse engineering on cost optimization and more efficient production processes designed into assemblies
- New products based on request from business development
- MAN A84 LCE series design- 3D Autodesk Inventor package
- Technical assistance to product line on current models.
- Technical assistance to prototype shop A84 prototypes.
- Upgrade designs due to field test results and design reviews.
- Ensure all MAN drawings are updated and installation
Autocad/Inventor Draughtsman
Tenova Pyromet
01.2011
- Review and understand existing design drawings
- Create new shop drawings in CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor Autodesk) based on existing drawings.
- Revise existing drawings as suggested by parties involved (site personnel/design engineers)
- Create new design drawings on CAD based on Tenova Pyromet designs.
- Ensure continuous communication with suppliers to update and apply component information.
- Communicate with fabricators on drawing enquiries
- Visit workshop to provide clarifications to personnel on drawing related quiries
- Prepare and issue drawing packages to relevant site personnel for construction
- Create general arrangement drawings
MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING TECHNICAL TRAINER
AFRICAN ACADEMY
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated training effectiveness through regular feedback surveys, making necessary adjustments to course content as needed.
- Developed customized learning plans for learners at different skill levels, ensuring optimal knowledge retention and skill development.
- Worked with video production team and developed new training content in various distribution channels.
- Optimized learning experiences by incorporating a variety of multimedia tools, including video tutorials and interactive simulations.
Autocad Draughtsman
Continental Crushing & Conveying - Joy Global
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Create detail drawings for conveyor idlers and structure module for manufacture
- Create general arrangement for projects and clients
- Understand SANS-SABS 1313 specifications and QA specifications for design
- Create and maintain the intergrity of parts list and Bills of Materials
- Technical support-internal sales and fabrication
- Assist fabrication with clarifications related to drawing
Mechanical Designer
Joy Global Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Production of accurate engineering for the internal/external manufacture and procurement of components and subassemblies
- Preparation and entering of Bill of Materials for use in the Sap R3 system
- Produce technical support documentation for use by other functions within Joy as well as customers
- Prepare conceptual layouts for use in product development, product upgrades and modifications as required by customers
- Action updating of engineering and system information through the engineering change request/engineering change master system
- Shop floor assistance when required
- Solving design problems in liason with product engineers to customer specifications
Education
N. Cert. - Machineshop Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic
National Technical Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic
ETDP-SETA Certificate - Assessor
Trinity College London
Post Graduate Diploma - Heat, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Design & Drafting MEP
JP Jacobs International Research Foundation
04-2026
N6 - Mechanical Engineering
Taal Net Training Institute
01-2019
National Dip. - Mechanical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01-2000
Tradesman Certificate - Turner/Machinist
Pretoria Technikon
01-1997
Skills
Computer Proficiency: Autodesk Inventor, Autocad, Turbocad, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, SAP R3 Production, Autodesk Vault Collaboration, SOLIDworks 2019
Certification
ND: ENGINEERING-MECHANICAL-UNISA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- AFRICAN ACADEMY: MDDOP LECTURER: GENERAL DRAUGHTING; PICTORIAL DRAUGHTING; MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING; MECHANICAL & DRAWING OFFICE ORIENTATION
- EKHURULENI WEST COLLEGE: KEMPTON CAMPUS TECHNICAL LECTURER: MECHANICAL : ENGINEERING DRAUGHTING, ENGINEERING MATHS, ENGINEERING DRAUGHTING/GRAPHICS & DESIGN/TURBOCAD/AUTOCAD/FITTING, MACHINING, ENGINEERING DRAUGHTING, ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS, MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING, MECHANOTECHNOLOGY, MECHANOTECHNICS.
- 2014-2019
TECHNICAL LECTURER-CONTINUED
- To engage in facilitating learning which fosters a purposeful progression which is consistent with the learning areas and programs of grades or levels as determined.
- To prepare learning taking into account orientation, regional programs, new techniques, assessment methods, aids, etc, in the field.
- To plan, coordinate, control, administer, assess, evaluate and report on learners progress.
- To recognize that learning is an active process and be prepared to use a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum or program.
- To assist the senior lecturer in identifying aspects which require special attention and to assist in addressing them.
- To co-ordinate and control all the academic and practical activities of each subject or program offered and to foster administrative efficiency.
- To take care of the educational and general welfare of the learners.
- To assist in overseeing learner counselling and guidance, careers, discipline and wellness of learners.
- To contribute to the professional development of colleagues by sharing knowledge, ideas, and resources.
- To collaborate with facilitators of other colleges.
- To participate in departmental committees, seminars, training and development, and other programs in order to/and or update professional views and standards.
- To take responsibility for stock and equipment which are used.
Timeline
MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING TECHNICAL TRAINER
AFRICAN ACADEMY
01.2023 - Current
Mechanical Draughtsman
MAN Bus & Coach
01.2013
Autocad/Inventor Draughtsman
Tenova Pyromet
01.2011
Autocad Draughtsman
Continental Crushing & Conveying - Joy Global
05.2010 - 12.2010
Mechanical Designer
Joy Global Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
National Technical Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic
ETDP-SETA Certificate - Assessor
Trinity College London
Post Graduate Diploma - Heat, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Design & Drafting MEP
JP Jacobs International Research Foundation
N6 - Mechanical Engineering
Taal Net Training Institute
National Dip. - Mechanical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Tradesman Certificate - Turner/Machinist
Pretoria Technikon
N. Cert. - Machineshop Engineering
Masvingo Polytechnic