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CECIL BREDENKAMP
Weaving Mechanician- Externally Trade Tested, ( Red Seal Certified).
Cape Town
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Strive on learning the Operations of an organization, learning new ideas, Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Weaving Mechanician/ Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Striving for continuous improvement across all aspects and Enhance skills and contribute positively to a company.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Qualified Weaving Mechanician-Red Seal Certified
IWT T/A DRYCOAT
01.2021 - Current
- Ensure the proper maintenance of designated machinery during shifts, guaranteeing adherence to specified machine settings
- Perform repairs, maintenance, and upkeep tasks for Dornier weaving machines
- Troubleshooting, attending to breakdowns, and ensuring maintenance to the machines to the highest regard
- Production of fabric to customer's specification
- Capable of diagnosing and addressing loom malfunctions reported by weavers, ensuring timely repairs
- Able to complete loom check out sheet and ensure correct weaving settings are carried out for specific qualities of fabric
- Emphasize prioritizing the inspection and repair of machinery faults, thereby facilitating proactive preventative maintenance measures
- Ensure that corrective action reports are followed up and any action taken is recorded
- Supervise staff and work well under pressure
- Operation and control of equipment or systems
- Quality control analysis
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
- Systems evaluation
- Complex problem solving
- Currently still employed.
Qualified Weaving Mechanician-Red Seal Certified
Gelvenor Textiles (Pty) Ltd.
- Maintain a given set of machines on shift ensuring that machine settings are adhered to
- Repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of Dornier weaving machines
- Troubleshooting, attending to breakdowns, and ensuring maintenance to the machines to the highest regard
- Production of fabric to customer's specification
- Able to repair loom malfunctions as reported by the weaver
- Able to complete loom check out sheets and ensure correct weaving settings are carried out for specific qualities of fabric
- Prioritize checking and repairing any faults on machinery, thus providing preventative maintenance
- Ensure that corrective action reports are followed up and any action taken is recorded
- Supervise staff and work well under pressure
- Operation and control of equipment or systems
- Quality control analysis
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
- Systems evaluation
- Complex problem solving
- Reason for leaving: Provisional liquidation.
Semi Qualified Weaving Mechanician
SCI (Sanguana-Cresent Investments)
- Maintain a given set of machines on shift ensuring that machine settings are adhered to
- Repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of Picanol weaving machines
- Troubleshooting, attending to breakdowns, and ensuring maintenance to the machines to the highest regard
- Production of fabric to customer's specification
- Able to repair loom malfunctions as reported by the weaver
- Able to complete loom check out sheets and ensure correct weaving settings are carried out for specific qualities of fabric
- Prioritize checking and repairing any faults on machinery, thus providing preventative maintenance
- Ensure that corrective action reports are followed up and any action taken is recorded.
Circular Knitter Technician
Millenium Socks/Millsox (Pty) Ltd.
- Maintenance, operating, and diagnostics on knitting machinery
- Stripping and assembling of machinery
- Style changes
- Quality checks
- Machine check ups and overhauls
- Instructing co-workers in machine operations in a safe and efficient manner
- Recognize and troubleshoot knitting defects
- Machine adjustments to produce first quality goods
- Good knowledge of programming of Lonati machines
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Running a section of machines on shift under pressure and maintaining production above average
- Reason for leaving: Provisional liquidation.
Assistant Circular Knitter Technician
Falke Eursocks (Pty) Ltd.
- Half and full terry set-up and maintenance
- Stripping and assembling of machinery
- Style changes
- Machine check up and overhauls
- Maintaining production above average
- Instructing co-workers in machine operations in a safe and efficient manner
- Machine adjustments to produce first quality goods
- Analyze any construction/spec sheet
- Good knowledge of programming of Lonati machines
- Reason for leaving: To further my career.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lynn Park High School
Pietermaritzburg. 04.2001 -
National Trade Certificate. - Weaving Mechanician/Technician.
Westcol College.
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma in Operations Management. - Operations Management
Project Management Institution.
04.2001 -
Skills
Career Aspirations
As an accomplished Externally Qualified Red Seal Weaving Technician with a forthcoming NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Operations Management, my career aspiration transcends the boundaries of the textile industry to explore diverse opportunities in manufacturing, operations, and beyond. I am committed to leveraging my extensive experience and academic achievements to contribute meaningfully to various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain management within your country. Whether it's optimizing production processes, implementing sustainable practices, or driving operational excellence, I aspire to lead dynamic teams and spearhead initiatives that foster innovation and drive organizational growth. Furthermore, I aim to remain adaptable and open to new challenges, continually expanding my skill set and embracing opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development. Ultimately, my goal is to make a positive impact not only in the textile industry but also across different fields, while providing a prosperous future for my family as we embark on this transformative journey of immigration.
Cellular
071 737 1900
State Of Health
EXCELLENT
Licence
CODE 8
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8408285127087
- Date of Birth: 08/28/84
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Additional Information
Experienced professional in the Production and Manufacturing industry, known for consistently delivering high-quality work by prioritizing precision and efficiency. Skilled in collaboration, I excel as a team player, fostering innovation and driving process improvement. Currently serving as an Externally Qualified Red Seal Weaving Technician while pursuing a NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Operations Management at the Project Management Institute in Cape Town, with completion anticipated by September of this year. Eager to leverage my expertise and qualifications in a new role, I look forward to contributing to the success of your organization, leveraging my skills and experience to make meaningful contributions within your dynamic team.
Certification
Matriculant National Certificate- ( Grade 12).
Interests
Personal development workshops or seminars
DIY projects
Upcycling projects
Home improvement projects
DIY repair and maintenance projects
Timeline
NQF Level 6- National Diploma In Operations Management- In Progress with 3rd and final year.
09-2024
Qualified Weaving Mechanician-Red Seal Certified
IWT T/A DRYCOAT
01.2021 - Current
National Trade Certificate-(QCTO-Quality Council For Trades & Occupations)-Red Seal Certified.
12-2018
Matriculant National Certificate- ( Grade 12).
12-2002
High School Diploma -
Lynn Park High School
04.2001 -
National Trade Certificate. - Weaving Mechanician/Technician.
Westcol College.
04.2001 -
National Diploma in Operations Management. - Operations Management
Project Management Institution.
04.2001 -
Qualified Weaving Mechanician-Red Seal Certified
Gelvenor Textiles (Pty) Ltd.
Semi Qualified Weaving Mechanician
SCI (Sanguana-Cresent Investments)
Circular Knitter Technician
Millenium Socks/Millsox (Pty) Ltd.
Assistant Circular Knitter Technician
Falke Eursocks (Pty) Ltd.
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