Khulekani Clement Ngcobo
Artisan Turner
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Results-driven Tuner/Machinist with extensive experience at Crosol Engineering, specializing in precision machining and blueprint reading. Proven track record in enhancing production workflows and training junior machinists, achieving tight tolerances through meticulous machine calibration. Strong troubleshooting skills complemented by a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Tuner/Machinist
Crosol Engineering
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Operated and maintained CNC machines to ensure precision in manufacturing processes.
Tuner/Machinist
Richads Bay Minerals
10.2008 - 08.2018
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate component fabrication.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs, enhancing machine reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows, reducing downtime significantly.
- Trained junior machinists on safety protocols and operational best practices, fostering a culture of safety.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
Education
Mechanical Engineering N2 -
Umgungundlovu Fet College
Pietermaritzburg South African Skills
Blueprint reading
Machine operation
Troubleshooting
Lathe operation
Precision machining
Machine setup
Manual milling
Timeline
Tuner/Machinist
Richads Bay Minerals
10.2008 - 08.2018
Tuner/Machinist
Crosol Engineering
Mechanical Engineering N2 -
Umgungundlovu Fet College