To improve my skills to the benefit of the company I'm employed at
Etwell Mvurachena
Fabricator -Welder
Pretoria
Summary
Adept at enhancing production efficiency, I spearheaded lean manufacturing initiatives at TN Structures, significantly elevating workflow processes. My expertise in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, coupled with a talent for team leadership and training, has consistently surpassed production targets. My innovative approach to complex fabrication challenges underscores my commitment to quality and safety. Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality structural steel products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fabrication Welder
TN Structures
09.2021 - Current
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes.
- Managed budgets, cost control measures, and resource allocation for the fabrication department.
- Recruited hired, trained new personnel contributing towards building a strong workforce capable of meeting or exceeding business objectives.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance reviews.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and precise cutting techniques.
- Improved structural integrity, performing critical welds on load-bearing components.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Fabrication Welder
Tharo Mechanical Services
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Implemented innovative solutions for complex fabrication challenges, resulting in increased efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Consistently met or surpassed production targets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality standards.
Education
National Certificate In Fabrication Engineering - Fabrication Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare Zimbabwe 04.2017
Boilermaking/plating-welder - Fabrication Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare Zimbabwe 11.2016
Skills
Constant Current (CC) Welding Machines
Certification
Mutare polytechnic
Interests
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
TN Structures
09.2021 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Tharo Mechanical Services
09.2017 - 10.2021
Mutare polytechnic
11-2016
National Certificate In Fabrication Engineering - Fabrication Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Boilermaking/plating-welder - Fabrication Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
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