Andre Michael Kroukamp
Workshop Manager
Cape Town
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Bearing Man Group
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Updated policies to reflect changing demands and improve performance, quality and efficiency of workshop operations.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Workshop Foreman
Hyflo SA
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Work shop job allocations and time keeping.
- Keep to Iso 9001 quality system to ensure work quality.
- Ensure teams are prepared for site work and ensure workshop consumable store is stocked.
- Sign off and prepare workshop quotations.
- Lease with in coming clients in connection with site work and in house work.
- Manage staffs performance appraisals.
- Train staff in hydraulic fault finding and circuit reading.
- Manage work flow and delivery dates
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Hydraulic Sales Technicain
Hyflo SA
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Machine Shop Foreman
Hyflo SA
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Kept all shop records current and accurate.
- Checking fabricated parts against design.
- Set up, programmed and ran Mazak/Haas machines.
- Quoted on parts machining.
- Assisted with hydraulic cylinder design.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Expanded machines shop out put into making profits
Hydraulic Technician
Hyflo SA
03.2005 - 03.2009
- Diagnosed problems with machinery by inspecting components, observing operations and running computer diagnostics.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
- Participated in internal and external customer and supplier meetings to achieve project goals.
- Undertook new tasks or projects to meet business needs or requirements.
- Maintained awareness of vendor products, tools and technologies to support new product development.
- Recommended and made improvements to hydraulic systems.
- Led solution development, implementation and continuous improvement in facility hydraulics.
- Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Hyflo SA
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Worked with supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve encountered equipment or material issues and maintain optimal production levels.
Education
Enerpac Repair
Enerpac
GautengManagement
MDP in Generic Managment
Part Time2022
Fitter And Turner Trade
North Link Collage
Thorton08.2004
High School Diploma -
Higher Tecnical Shcool
Bellville 04.2001 -
Skills
- Tool Use Expertise
- Repairs Proficiency
- Repairs Knowledge
- Client Meetings
- Client Needs Assessments
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems/components
- Good communicator
- Sales experience
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Bearing Man Group
03.2019 - Current
Workshop Foreman
Hyflo SA
03.2016 - 03.2019
Hydraulic Sales Technicain
Hyflo SA
03.2009 - 03.2014
Machine Shop Foreman
Hyflo SA
03.2008 - 03.2014
Hydraulic Technician
Hyflo SA
03.2005 - 03.2009
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Hyflo SA
03.2002 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Higher Tecnical Shcool
04.2001 -
Enerpac Repair
Enerpac
Management
MDP in Generic Managment
Fitter And Turner Trade
North Link Collage
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