Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Christopher Magubane

Christopher Magubane

WELDER & BOILER MAKER
A502 Musa Road, Kwamashu

Summary

To work in a position that gives me the opportunity to utilize my significant technical skills and competences in the field of welding to contribute towards the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

Work History

Welder & Boiler Maker

IEC Engineering
DURBAN
2016 - 2018
  • Designs, fabricates, joins, and/or repairs equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques
  • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools
  • Perform welding on pressure vessels and welding on boiler pressure
  • Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding assignments
  • Construct, assemble, maintain and repair stationery steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries
  • Align structure of plate section to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints
  • Work involves use of hands and power tools, plumb bobs, leavers, wedges, dogs and turnbuckles
  • Lay out plate, sheet metal and other heavy metal and boilermaker reading of drawings
  • Inspect and repair boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators and automatic control and use of cylinder bottles, cutting plates and other heavy metals
  • Adhere to health and safety standards, and good housekeeping.

Welder & Boiler Maker

Elma Engineering
DURBAN
2013 - 2014
  • Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment
  • Performed welding and cutting processes using Oxy-acetylene, Brazing; SMAW, GMAW, GTAW & FCAW thermal and mechanical cutting
  • Fabricated and weld various members including; columns, trusses, beams and girders
  • Utilized Arc Gouging and cutting torches in a safe manner
  • Performed boiler work & welding as per industrial standards
  • Evaluated completed welds for flaws and cracks
  • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools
  • Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding assignments
  • Lay out plate, sheet metal and other heavy metal and boilermaker reading of drawings
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment
  • Performed welding and cutting processes using Oxy-acetylene
  • Fabricated and weld various members including; columns, trusses, beams and girders
  • Utilized Arc Gouging and cutting torches in a safe manner.

Welder & Boiler Maker

SERCO
DURBAN
2011 - 2013
  • Performed welding as per industrial standards
  • Evaluated completed welds for flaws and cracks
  • Performed pipe repairs based on approved plans
  • Layout and position parts and assemblies in accordance to specifications
  • Performed troubleshooting of minor welding equipment
  • Performed maintenance, fabrication and high pressure welding effectively
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels
  • Performed welding and valves repairs based on approved plans
  • Adhere to health and safety standards, and good housekeeping.

Welder

First Gament
DURBAN
2008 - 2010
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications such as cutting material with powered saws to match measurements
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Repairing of mechanical fitting equipment
  • Welding wagons and related components
  • Ensuring that working areas are clean and orderly
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.

Education

WELDER - TRADE TESTED (QCTO SECTION 26D) -

OLIFANTSFONTEIN (INDLELA TRADE CENTRE)
Midrand, South Africa
10.2017 - 01.2018

Skills

Technical proficiency in welding works (proficient in arc, argon (TIG) welding, and basic lifting techniques)

Technical proficiency in boilermaker works & knowledge of applicable boiler codes

Knowledge of applicable welding codes

Knowledge of welding techniques, (oxygen-acetylene and plasma cutting, electric arc, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, basic draughting and TIG), tools and equipment

Skilled in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures

Well organized and understanding of safety regulations

Ability to multi-task and work as a team

Adherence to standards, housekeeping & knowledge of welding safety practices

Ability to carry out verbal and written instruction and reports

Problem solving, decision making and analytical skill

Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly

Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills: My ability to speak, write and present myself fluently and immaculately has enabled me to have good interpersonal relations with different people

Time management skill & diligent with greater attention to details

Enthusiastic, innovative, assertiveness, self-starter and results driven

Strong accountability, punctuality and ethical conduct

Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking, ability to do own job planning and function independently

Willingness to accept responsibility

Ability to produce consistently accurate work whilst under pressure

Excellent computer skills (all Microsoft Office packages; Internet & Emails)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/05/84
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • EUGEN : (NICS ENGINEERING) 060 313 1488
  • MARTIN : (VZE ENGINEERING) 079 584 7204
  • SHARAZ KLAN (SERCO) 084 866 1511
  • GCINA MSANI (SUPERVISOR at BOSTON LADKY), 082 894 8756

Timeline

WELDER - TRADE TESTED (QCTO SECTION 26D) -

OLIFANTSFONTEIN (INDLELA TRADE CENTRE)
10.2017 - 01.2018

Welder & Boiler Maker

IEC Engineering
2016 - 2018

Welder & Boiler Maker

Elma Engineering
2013 - 2014

Welder & Boiler Maker

SERCO
2011 - 2013

Welder

First Gament
2008 - 2010
Christopher MagubaneWELDER & BOILER MAKER