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Johannes Jacobus Pretorius

Skilled Boilermaker
Brakpan

Summary

Accomplished Boilermaker with a proven track record at Willray Engineering, excelling in welding (Tig, CO2) and team collaboration. Expert in interpreting blueprints and ensuring project completion through efficient resource management. Skilled in both structural steelwork and fostering a safe work environment, consistently achieving project goals with precision and teamwork.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Skilled Boilermaker

Willray Engineering
Brakpan, South Africa
10.2014 - 01.2024
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
  • Adjusted and calibrated controls to enhance optimal efficiency.
  • Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
  • Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Skilled Boilermaker

Belvon Engineering
Brakpan
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Worked mainly on manufacturing heavy duty equipment for the mining industry.
  • Pipe Bending
  • Sheet Metal Rolling
  • Working on various sites.

Semi Skilled Boilermaker

Pret. Bros Engineering
Brakpan
07.2006 - 06.2010
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
  • Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.

Jig Operater

Megatrans
Boksburg, South Africa
02.2003 - 06.2006
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.

Education

N1 -

Olympia Park High School
Spring
04.2001 -

Skills

Welding (Tig, CO2)

Structural steelwork

Hand and power tools

Boiler installation

Material prepping

Skilled Sheetmetal Worker (Developer)

Forklift License

Crane Operator License

Pipe bending

Precision measuring

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Skilled Boilermaker

Willray Engineering
10.2014 - 01.2024

Skilled Boilermaker

Belvon Engineering
08.2010 - 02.2014

Semi Skilled Boilermaker

Pret. Bros Engineering
07.2006 - 06.2010

Jig Operater

Megatrans
02.2003 - 06.2006

N1 -

Olympia Park High School
04.2001 -

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