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ernest Molutsoane

Plant Operator/ Acting Supervisor
Potchefstroom

Summary

Dynamic Plant Operator with extensive experience at Rheinmetall Denel Munition, excelling in safety procedures and process improvements. Proven leader in optimizing production and ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in equipment inspection and hazardous materials handling, consistently achieving quality targets while fostering a culture of efficiency and teamwork.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operator

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
2014 - Current

I joined RheinMetall denel munition in June 2014. I have worked in various plants, producing different products for 60mm, 80mm, and 120mm mortars. My responsibilities include filling empty shells with RDX, fitting fuzes, tail fin charges, and primary cartridges. I have also worked on the fuze assembly line, primary cartridge filling, and augmenting charge forming , including filling propellant and stenciling.


In my supervisory role, I oversaw the 155mm artillery manufacturing process, ensuring that my team adhered to occupational health and safety regulations, followed process manufacturing instructions, and produced quality products that met set targets. We also practiced good housekeeping by applying lean principles. Additionally, my team performed tasks such as press filling, closing (filling of RTV), and fitting plug adapters.
Also I oversaw the explosives magazines by insuring that we abide by the licences according to the specifications and classification and that the products are stored at the right magazine according , stock control and monitoring the temperature and also ensuring that the stock control is up to date and the visitors book is filled and that the alarms are on

Education

Diploma - Information And Computer Systems

Boston City Campus
Potchefstroom

Skills

Equipment inspection

Timeline

Plant Operator

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
2014 - Current

Diploma - Information And Computer Systems

Boston City Campus
ernest Molutsoane Plant Operator/ Acting Supervisor