Johan Werner Cloete
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I excelled at B&C Steel Work Manufacturing by leveraging my expertise in Gas Metal Arc Welding and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My adeptness in blueprint interpretation and commitment to safety protocols significantly enhanced project efficiency and quality, positioning me as a key contributor to team success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level boilermaker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi Skilled Boilermaker
B&C Steel Work Manufacturing
Springbok
03.2019 - Current
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Operated forklifts
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving technical issues quickly by troubleshooting problems as they arose during installation or repair work.
Boilermaker Assistant
Vonmeg
Springbok
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Optimized work processes by collaborating with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining clean and organized workspaces at all times.
- Expedited completion of boiler projects by providing logistical support including transportation of materials and equipment from storage areas to work sites.
- Increased efficiency, assisting boilermakers with rigging, lifting, and positioning boiler parts.
- Reduced waste, efficiently cutting metal plates or tubes according to specified measurements using oxy-fuel torches or plasma arc cutters.
- Strengthened internal training initiatives by mentoring new Boilermaker Helpers on job-specific techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to established protocols and guidelines for all tasks.
- Minimized errors through diligent adherence to weld procedures and specifications provided by boilermakers.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Improved workflow, effectively organizing tools and materials needed for various tasks.
- Facilitated timely repairs, quickly identifying faulty components during maintenance checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okiep High School
Okiep12.2014
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Structural steelwork
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Welding
- Precision measuring
- Material prepping
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Carbon Arc Gouging
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural fittings
- Arc welding
Timeline
Semi Skilled Boilermaker
B&C Steel Work Manufacturing
03.2019 - Current
Boilermaker Assistant
Vonmeg
02.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Okiep High School