Gysbert Hendrik Van Wyk

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
• Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
• Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
• Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
• Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
• Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
• Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
• Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Provided training and mentorship for new hires, fostering a positive team dynamic and promoting skill development.
• Assisted in the design of custom products by providing input on material selection, dimensions, and functionality.
• Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
• Developed innovative solutions for challenging fabrication projects, resulting in successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
• Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
• Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
• Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
• Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications.
• Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management, task prioritization, and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
• Increased workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during fabrication processes.

Worked for Macrotec from 2009 - 2021. Was in charge of casting incenartors and cremators insulation and refractory.

Positioned moulds to precise measurements prior to casting incinerators and cremators.

Do inspection when moulds are removed and do finishing off walls if necessary. Cast roof slabs and install them . Install secondary chamber screens. Then do the bed for primary chamber. Installing fire bar's and cast floor on secondary and exhaust chamber.

Also did general fabrication and welding and operated forklift. Roller bending press and all hand tools.

• Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
• Maintained detailed records of work orders completed per day/week/month/year for accurate reporting and resource allocation.
• Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
• Achieved tight deadlines, efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environment.