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Christopher Botha

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Christopher Botha

Summary

Skilled Welder and Maintenance Technician with a robust background at Grant, adept in fabrication and manual dexterity. Excelled in enhancing equipment functionality and project productivity by applying precision measuring tools and strong problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of improving workplace safety and efficiency, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Pro-tec Eng

Welder

Job overview

  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Pro-tec Eng

Boilermaker

Job overview

  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.

Pro-tec Eng

Fitter

Job overview

  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
  • Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.

Pro-tec Eng

Maintenance Technician

Job overview

  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.

Education

Bergsig
Uitenhag

Gr10

Skills

Manual dexterity

Timeline

Welder

Pro-tec Eng

Boilermaker

Pro-tec Eng

Fitter

Pro-tec Eng

Maintenance Technician

Pro-tec Eng

Bergsig

Gr10
Christopher Botha