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
Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Johannesburg, South Africa
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, Gauteng04.2022
Trade Certificate (Fitter& Turner) -
Seifsa Training Centre
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng09.2021
Mechanical Engineering N3 - N6 Certificate -
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng12.2015
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