Lubabalo Polo
Mechanical Joining Specialist
East London
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Joining Specialist with a proven track record at MBSA EL, excelling in asset care and maintenance management. Expert in root-cause analysis and fostering team collaboration, I successfully implemented FMEA to enhance technology reliability and mentored artisans, driving continuous improvement initiatives that significantly reduced downtime.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Joining Specialist
MBSA EL
01.2021 - 12.2024
Implemented strategies for asset care and supervised maintenance management.
Work with diverse teams to strategize and carry out maintenance initiatives.
Implemented FMEA to enhance technology reliability.
Managed artisan team in identifying and solving advanced technical problems.
Managed supplier relationships to enhance equipment procurement efficiency.
Managed inventory and logistics for spare parts.
Mentor and train artisans and graduate students
Developed and deployed process improvement initiatives.
Mechanical Joining Artisan L2
MBSA EL
07.2012 - 01.2022
Assisting leve 1 cell technicians with complex equipment failure
Identifying continuous improvement initiatives
Carried out W206 project buy offs
Conducted training sessions for cell technicians.
Reduced downtime by refining repair and failure prevention protocols.
Weekend work and shutdown work execution
Quality Gate Inspector
MBSA EL
06.2000 - 12.2008
Inspection of body shop finished product (bodyshell) for any defects and ensuring the product met a defined set of quality standards
Capturing all faults in the system
Education
N6 Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
NQF Level 4 - Mechatronics
01.2012
Skills
Customer relations
Timeline
Mechanical Joining Specialist - MBSA EL
01.2021 - 12.2024
Mechanical Joining Artisan L2 - MBSA EL
07.2012 - 01.2022
Quality Gate Inspector - MBSA EL
06.2000 - 12.2008
Thekwini City College - N6 Electrical Engineering , Electrical Engineering
Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy - NQF Level 4, Mechatronics
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