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Gilbert Khoza

Johannesburg

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Artisan Fitter & Turner with 3 years of experience at Nampak Metals, specializing in precision machining, assembly, and maintenance of industrial machinery. Holds a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, offering a strong technical foundation and hands-on expertise in fitting, turning, and maintaining complex mechanical systems. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, performing quality control, and implementing safety protocols to ensure high standards of workmanship. Known for problem-solving skills, attention to detail, continuous improvement, uptime, reliability, solutions and a commitment to optimizing machinery performance and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Artisan Fitter & Turner

Nampak Metals
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products
  • Ensure plant equipment is in good working order, perform repairs, and conduct proactive and predictive maintenance
  • Monitor the functioning of various plant and equipment, report findings through SAP, and recommend corrective actions to ensure optimal performance
  • Supervise Fitter Aids, guide and mentor Apprentices, and coordinate maintenance activities with production and workshop personnel
  • Comply with site-specific safety regulations, procedures, and Company rules, as well as relevant safety regulations prescribed in the OHS Act
  • Conduct frontline troubleshooting, attend to repairs, and report any deviations in asset functionality
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance, repair, and construction work, and order required spares and materials from stores
  • Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring that it is properly integrated into existing systems
  • Participate in standby duties and provide emergency repairs and maintenance services outside of regular working hours
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to optimize maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and improve overall plant efficiency
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of external contractors, ensuring that they comply with site safety regulations and Company standards
  • Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products

End Maker

Nampak Metals
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products
  • Ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with specifications
  • Liaise with QA staff on product quality and specs
  • Reject poor quality production and rectify the cause
  • Adhere to quality assurance and probability systems and procedures
  • Monitor daily production against schedule and take corrective action
  • Effective utilization of machines according to standards
  • Perform change overs correctly and within standard time
  • Drive line performance and reduce spoilage
  • Report mechanical and electrical problems
  • Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products

Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship

Nampak Metals
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products
  • Attend planned Maintenance on machine
  • Attend to Breakdowns
  • Rebuilding of spares
  • Do Fault Finding
  • Learning to operate machine tools like lathes, milling machines, and grinders
  • Perform tasks such as cutting, shaping, and assembling metal parts
  • Gain skills in precision measurement and quality control for parts produced
  • Interpreting and understand blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Following specifications and ensure parts are machined to precise measurements
  • Assisting in maintaining and repairing machine tools and equipment
  • Learning to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble tools to ensure they function correctly
  • Aiding in the assembly and installation of machinery and mechanical components
  • Conducting regular inspections of tools and machinery to identify wear, defects, or potential issues
  • Perform routine maintenance to keep machinery in good working order
  • Nampak Metals is a leading packaging company in South Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of metal packaging products

Education

Mechanical Engineering National N Diploma -

Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
04.2022

Trade Certificate (Fitter& Turner) -

Seifsa Training Centre
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
09.2021

Mechanical Engineering N3 - N6 Certificate -

Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
12.2015

Skills

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Technical understanding
  • Written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Machine assembly
  • Component replacement
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Technical drawing interpretation
  • Manual lathe operation

Personal Information

  • License: Valid Driver’s License
  • Notice Period: 1 Calendar Month
  • Date of Birth: 09/21/93
  • Nationality: South African

Timeline

Artisan Fitter & Turner

Nampak Metals
03.2022 - Current

End Maker

Nampak Metals
10.2021 - 02.2022

Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship

Nampak Metals
02.2019 - 09.2021

Mechanical Engineering National N Diploma -

Ekurhuleni East TVET College

Trade Certificate (Fitter& Turner) -

Seifsa Training Centre

Mechanical Engineering N3 - N6 Certificate -

Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Gilbert Khoza