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Kent Janneker
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Dawncliffe, Westville
Summary
Tech-proficient Graduate Trainee with 6 years of Manufacturing and Project experience. Strong analytical skills with keen eye for details. Capability top manage and build effective, professional relationships with individuals and teams. Driven for success in this field and career path.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Graduate Trainee
Smith’s Manufacturing
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated in Smith’s Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Graduate program
- Participated in the company DOJO training, KAI-ZEN & Lean Manufacturing training, FESTO Hydraulic and Pneumatic training and Workshop Skills Training
- Assisted with Product Integrity & Quality Testing in Test Lab including: High Temperature Creep tests, Tensile Testing, Oil Pulsation Tests and Air Leak Tests
- Assisted with Maintenance and Installation of Injection Moulding Machine Tools and Inserts
- Assisted with Section Leading, line feeding and Efficiency improvement tasks for 6 weeks within Production Department of D-Tech Plant during short-staffed period
- Assisted Maintenance team with Purchasing Orders using JD Edwards system.
- Organized and maintained records.
- Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization.
In-Service-Trainee/Research
Durban University of Technology (CIM Lab)
07.2021 - 01.2022
- In-service Training P2 Completed at Durban University of Technology CIM Lab
- Participated in manufacturing, research, and testing into various uses and behaviours of Nano-Cellulose used in Bioplastics
- Research included usage in Filtration, Flammability resistance and overall performance in tensile strain
- Production of Nano-Cellulose made from Banana Fibres was conducted in CIM lab
- Championed the communication with Sappi Labs and CSIR labs requesting cooperation for both the research and testing of the samples made.
In-Service-Trainee/Technician in Training/Project Planning
Fibre-Wound SA (Pty) Ltd
02.2019 - 03.2021
- In-service Training P1 Done at Fibre-Wound SA KZN
- Participated in Manufacture of 8 Glass Reinforced Polymer Tanks for J227/18 (KZN)
- Assisted in Project Planning and supervision of installation of 9 GRP Tanks for R0002/19 (Rustenburg)
- Worked alongside Project Manager in delivery of Client Requests for Installation Project including but not limited to Weekly project meetings, installation oversight, communication between multiple suppliers and client
- Participated in and issued minutes for Project Meetings between Company and Client
- Site Supervision for Maintenance crew on Impala Minpro Site (Rustenburg) including planning and repair of Hazardous Mat Piping Systems and Storage Vessels
- Assisted Client Quantity Surveyors with Capturing of Monthly Documents including: job cards, team clock-ins, site instructions and material orders.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
Machine Apprentice Learnership
Unilever Maydon Wharf
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as apprentice for machine maintenance in the Personal Products Factory
- Experience in implementation of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs)
- Assistance with Planned Professional Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance on Roll-on and refill sachet packaging line.
Cashier/Instructor
Gloria Jean’s Coffee
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked in both Cashier and Food Stations
- Trained novice cashiers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2014 - 08.2022
Skills
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Education And Achievements
- Durban University of Technology, National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (Awaiting Results), 2014, 2022, Distinctions in Computer Aided Draughting, Applied Strength of Materials & Electrotechnology
- Northwood Boys High School, Grades 8 - 12, 2009, 2013, Bachelors Pass with distinction in Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Science, EGD, Participated in KZN Information Technology Olympiad and placed in top 10 percentile, 2nd Team Tennis school representative
- Chelsea Preparatory School, Grades 5 - 7, 2006, 2008
- Amanzimtoti Primary School, Grades 1 - 4, 2002, 2005
References And Contacts
- Yogesh Naidoo, Owner: Gloria Jean’s Gateway, +27 83 363 6498
- Dhesigen Moodley, Rustenburg Site Manager: Fibre-Wound SA (Pty) Ltd, +27 81 558 7543
- Menelisi Sibiya, Plant Engineering Manager: Smith’s Manufacturing, +27 31 719 4973
Second Language
Afrikaans
Contact Numbers - Cell
079 155 7015
Personal Information
- ID Number: 950128 5160 089
- Age: 29
- Date of Birth: 01/28/95
- Gender: Male
- Drivers License: B
- Ability to Transport Myself: Yes
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the installment of 8 Glass Reinforcement Polyester Tanks for the Anglo-American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery .
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain project tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Basic Pneumatics, FESTO Training
Interests
Chess
Soccer
Formula 1
Timeline
Basic Pneumatics, FESTO Training
11-2022
Mechanical Graduate Trainee
Smith’s Manufacturing
08.2022 - 12.2023
In-Service-Trainee/Research
Durban University of Technology (CIM Lab)
07.2021 - 01.2022
In-Service-Trainee/Technician in Training/Project Planning
Fibre-Wound SA (Pty) Ltd
02.2019 - 03.2021
Machine Apprentice Learnership
Unilever Maydon Wharf
01.2017 - 12.2017
Cashier/Instructor
Gloria Jean’s Coffee
12.2015 - 01.2016
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
01.2014 - 08.2022
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