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Daniel Mukhesakule

Daniel Mukhesakule

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Cape Town

Summary

Dedicated professional successful at developing project plans, overseeing upgrades and analyzing mechanical problems. Advanced skills in Computerized Maintenance Management Software, as well as job-specific tools and equipment. Knowledgeable about successful energy conservation strategies. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
8 1997 - 8 1998
  • Assisted in creating engineering documentation and reports, including component processing
  • Performed calculations and design experiments to assess feasibility, requirements, and tolerances
  • Assisted design teams to create products and improve the production processes
  • Used computer-aided design and analysis software for modeling and drawing
  • Investigated engineering problems on shop floor and found solutions thereafter

ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
09.1998 - 03.1999
  • Co-ordinated the collection and distribution of technical information between/within the company and customer
  • Assisted in technical specification review and resolution
  • Assisted in the co-ordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
04.1999 - 12.2014
  • Implemented a detailed maintenance plan to minimize and eliminate unplanned equipment and tooling downtime
  • Recruited, trained and supervised a staff of competent maintenance fitters, electricians and toolmakers
  • Inspected, monitored, documented and reported the cost and performance of each piece of equipment
  • Maintained inventory of necessary spare parts and supplies, as required to minimize back-order and delivery downtime
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance inspections on equipment and buildings to ensure legal compliance of OHS Act
  • Oversaw company security
  • Undertook emergency repairs effectively and efficiently to minimize time lost due to unanticipated equipment breakdowns during production activities
  • Managed, and ensured good relationship with contractors to ensure tasks are completed smoothly as per SLA
  • Assisted with implementation and monitoring of Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
  • Assisted in the co-ordination of Capital Expenditure Budgets and preparation of investment approval documents

PRODUCTION MANAGER & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Planned and executed production schedule, provided supervision and direction to production team leaders and operators
  • Monitored efficiency and quality of all production jobs
  • Reviewed goals of work cells daily and identified root cause if goal was not obtained and reporting of findings
  • Provided training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner
  • Communicated shift activity to personnel and kept them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and materials
  • Controlled and organized timesheets for production personnel
  • Ensured that there were safe working environment for employees by developing, implementing and improving health & safety plans and procedures in the workplace as per OHS Act
  • Conducted regular safety inspections, risk assessments and investigated workplace incidents
  • Oversaw company security guards, maintenance of access control system and remote CCTV monitoring
  • Planned and coordinated security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property
  • Responded to medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures
  • Ensured factory equipment and buildings were tracked, maintained and available as required
  • Maintained and updated manufacturing equipment information and repair
  • Planned and coordinated maintenance, manufacturing jobs and projects
  • Monitored expenses and controlled maintenance and production budget

Project Manager

Ajax Manufacturing/Sicame Group
02.2015 - 03.2015
  • Preparation of detailed plant relocation plan to relocate three factories to new factory in

Atlantis Industrial area.

  • Listing of all existing equipment, checking equipment space requirement in three factories.
  • Checking and determining the power requirements of each piece of equipment.
  • Getting quotations for rigging and transporting all equipment to new factory.
  • Preparation of plant layout for the new factory.
  • Getting quotations for cleaning, painting, installation of process cooling system and electrical

supply in new factory.

  • Overseeing general repairs of new factory, lighting, access control, security, etc.
  • Safety evaluation of the new factory, i.e. escape routes, fire protection equipment, electrical

installations, etc.

Production Superintendent

Skyward Windows
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Planning and executing of production schedule, providing supervision and direction to production team leaders and operators.
  • Monitoring of efficiency and quality of all production jobs. Reviewing goals of work cells daily and identifying root cause if goal was not obtained and reporting of findings.
  • Providing training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner. Communicating shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and materials / supplies.
  • Controlling and organizing timesheets for production personnel.
  • Ensuring that there is a safe working environment for employees by developing, implementing and improving health & safety plans and procedures in the work place as per OHS Act.
  • Conducting regular safety inspections, risk assessments and investigated work place incidents.
  • Overseeing company security guards, maintenance of access control system and

remote CCTV monitoring.

  • Planning and coordination of security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
  • Ensuring factory equipment and buildings are being tracked, maintained and available as required.
  • Maintaining and updating manufacturing equipment information and repair.
  • Planning and coordinating of maintenance, manufacturing jobs and projects.
  • Monitoring of expenses and controlling of maintenance and production budget.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

GUALA CLOSURES SOUTH AFRICA
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed tool room staff, equipment, and tasks to ensure that tooling, spare tooling and spare parts were kept as per standard
  • Managed lubrication of all equipment on site and ensured correct grade and quantity of lubrication is available
  • Managed and controlled equipment in workshop, tools used by staff and special tools
  • Applied problem solving methods for repeat breakdowns, high downtime, high maintenance costs, poor OEE, etc
  • Managed apprenticeship, learnership and interns training, signed off training done and planned external training
  • Dealt with suppliers to negotiate service, cost and quality and followed company procurement policy and procedures
  • Submitted monthly report on key issues, work done and plant efficiencies
  • Submitted documents for Capex applications
  • Managed drawings, manuals, technical info on the IT system
  • Managed housekeeping of the workshop and office, as well as storage of parts and equipment to the highest standard
  • Worked closely with engineering stores, correcting, and ensured that sufficient spares were kept in the engineering stores
  • Responsible that safety procedures were used - lock-out, safe work permit, etc
  • Responsible that food safety requirements and procedures were followed

Maintenance Engineer

ZF Group
11.2023 - Current
  • Reduce downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Develop preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Perform root cause failure analysis on critical equipment, leading to more effective preventative measures.
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
  • Enhance safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Document maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Review technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Establish maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Optimize spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
  • Improve equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
  • Collaborate with engineering team to design modifications that improved equipment performance and reliability.

Education

Matric Certificate - Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, English, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, Motor Mechanic Trade Theory, Technical Drawing

THOHOYANDOU TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

18 months bridging programme - Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Drawing, Economics, Chemistry, Computer & Communication Skills

LEAF COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ENGINEERING

ND Mechanical Engineering - Mathematics, Electro Technology, Hydraulic Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Design, Maintenance Engineering, Facility Layout & Material Handling, Production Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanics of Machines & Manufacturing Engineering

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Skills

PROBLEM SOLVING

References

  • Mr. JC Van Der Westhuizen, Takata South Africa, 083 390 1049
  • Mr. Cameron Smith, Skyward Windows, 084 676 4072

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/20/72
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 8
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Maintenance Engineer

ZF Group
11.2023 - Current

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

GUALA CLOSURES SOUTH AFRICA
07.2020 - 08.2022

Production Superintendent

Skyward Windows
09.2015 - 08.2018

PRODUCTION MANAGER & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
09.2015 - 10.2018

Project Manager

Ajax Manufacturing/Sicame Group
02.2015 - 03.2015

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
04.1999 - 12.2014

ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
09.1998 - 03.1999

18 months bridging programme - Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Drawing, Economics, Chemistry, Computer & Communication Skills

LEAF COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ENGINEERING

ND Mechanical Engineering - Mathematics, Electro Technology, Hydraulic Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Design, Maintenance Engineering, Facility Layout & Material Handling, Production Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanics of Machines & Manufacturing Engineering

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

TRAINEE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

TAKATA SOUTH AFRICA
8 1997 - 8 1998

Matric Certificate - Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, English, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, Motor Mechanic Trade Theory, Technical Drawing

THOHOYANDOU TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Daniel MukhesakuleMECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER