Collin Rheeders
Richards Bay
Summary
Workshop Fitter & Turner with over 13 years of successful experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment in an Pulp and Paper sector.
Recognized consistently for cutting edge solutions, inspired people, successful customers and operational excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in new opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter & Turner
Mondi Group Richards Bay
Richards Bay
11.2010 - Current
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used Microsoft Word, Excell, SAP and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Supervised apprentices over 10 years and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Apprentice Fitter & Turner
Mondi Group Richards Bay
Richards Bay
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Introduced to ISO standards 14001 , 9001 & OHSAS 18001.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Obtained 2.5t Forklift operating license.
- Obtained 44t Overhead crane license.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Identified types of mechanical equipment associated with pulp and paper processes.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various mechanical components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools
Computerized Numerical Control Machine Operator
Capacity Labor Broker
Richards Bay
11.2007 - 10.2008
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain 100% production.
- Moved finished work to correct staking area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Education
No Degree - Mechanotechnology N3
Umfolozi Richtek College
Richards Bay2007
High School Diploma -
Richards Bay High School
Richards Bay12.2006
Skills
- Installation, maintenance & repair
- Service, assemble and testing
- Parts fitting
- Precise measurements
- Root Cause Analysis & problem solving
- Great team player
- Self-motivated professional
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical expertise
- Blueprints and schematics
- Verbal, written communication
- Computer proficiency
- Engineering Drawings
- Manufacturing of Small Metal Parts
Accomplishments
- Red seal merSETA Fitter & turner
- NQF4 Future education & training certificate: Generic management (57712:74630)(151 Credits)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional Courses attended
2021 Hytorc-Avanti hydraulic torque wrench.
2021 Lifting Machinery -Counterbalance lift truck 15T
2021 Lifting Machinery-Overhead/Gantry 44T
2020 Lifting Machinery-Wall Mounted Jib 1T
2019 Services SETA-General Management
2017 Global Prospectrus-Pressure Safety Valve
2016 Effective Human Intervention-Into to MS Projects & Engineering
2014 SKF-Precision laser alignment
2014 SEW Eurodrive-Geared motor maintenance & breaking systems
2014 Amokoro-Fire awareness, hot work & risk assessment
2012 SKF-Bearing Maintenance & technology
2012 Wynleigh International-Integrated Management Systems
2012 Mondi-Production Process Problem Solving
2012 AES Seal-Basic mechanical seal course
2012 AES Seal-Basic Pump training course
2012 Mondi In house-SAP Intermediate PM course
Timeline
Fitter & Turner
Mondi Group Richards Bay
11.2010 - Current
Apprentice Fitter & Turner
Mondi Group Richards Bay
09.2008 - 11.2010
Computerized Numerical Control Machine Operator
Capacity Labor Broker
11.2007 - 10.2008
No Degree - Mechanotechnology N3
Umfolozi Richtek College
High School Diploma -
Richards Bay High School
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