Mark Wayne Da Costa
Qualified Turner Machinist
75 Protea Garden, Witfield - Boksburg
Summary
Experienced machinist with a strong background in various machining processes and engineering roles.
Manufacturing professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in milling operations and tool-making. Recognized for commitment to precision and ability to produce high-quality components. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs with focus on efficiency and results.
Experienced with precision machining and tool-making. Utilizes advanced milling techniques to produce high-quality components. Knowledge of blueprint interpretation and precision measurement to ensure accurate production.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Milling Machinist
Double S Die Makers PTY Ltd
2025.05 - Current
- Enhanced production speed with thorough planning and efficient organization of work processes.
- Improved product quality by consistently monitoring tolerances and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining machinery and performing routine inspections for potential issues.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing manufacturing data to identify areas for potential optimization or cost reduction.
Still employed - looking for a better opportunity
Turner Machinist
Meteor Engineering
2023.10 - 2025.05
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately, operated vertical boring mills, Milling machines and lathes (for all heavy engineering works).
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Better opportunity
General Turning
Self Employed Services
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Machining jobs for companies, that helped me out, like small shafts, bushes, and pins. ext.
Vertical Boring Mill / Manual Lathe Machinist
Donnlee Pump Tech Pty Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.10
- Machine shafts (6 - 12 Stage)
- Vertical boring mill machine of pump covers (Suction & Delivery)
- Empelors, bearing housings, chamber rings ext
Att: Rudi (011) 845-3150
Fitter Mechanic & Spray Painter
Anro Impact Compaction PTY Ltd
2016.02 - 2021.01
- All conventional machining, spray painting, turning and milling (all machines)
- Welding
- Hydraulic fitting
- Pre-load bearings fitter mechanic
- Disassemble and assemble of machines to rebuild as new
- Stock controlling and customer services
Contractor work Through ESG Recruitment (Heidi)
* Att: Roger Stromsoe 082 451 9236
Milling and Turning
Nova Engineering PTY Ltd
2013.08 - 2016.01
- Milling and Turning of all heavy engineering works.
- Building of bridge bearings.
- MC shafts and all screw cutting. ext.
Contract work under ESG recruitment
* Att: Heidi
Milling and Turning
Surtees Railway Group
2013.01 - 2013.07
- Vertical boring mill
- Lathe machining (shafts)
- Screw cutting and precision
Contract work
Turning and Milling / Profile Grinder
Toolex Pty Ltd
2001.01 - 2012.12
- Precision turning, milling, profile grinding for woodworking tools such as router, cutters, fly cutting tools, saw blades and drills.
Owner passed away - Liquidation
Vertical Boring Mill / Lathe Machinest
Presto Engineering
1999.04 - 2000.12
- Vertical boring mill turning
- Lathe turning
- General engineering
Improved opportunity
Milling / Lathe Macinist
Shell Marc Bearings (White Metal Bearings)
1997.03 - 1999.04
- Contractor work
- Milling and turning of white metal bearings
- Precision work
The Owner immigrated
Apprentice Turner Machinist
Lambulle Engineering Ltd
1991.03 - 1997.03
- Lathe Turning
- Milling
- Horizontal boring mill (union 120mm spindle)
Finished apprenticeship
Education
9/J/AA/1205 - Red Seal - Turner Machinist
Olifantsfontein (MEIETB) Red Seal
Olifantsfontein, South Africa 2001.04 -
High School Diploma -
HTS Elspark Tech High N3
Elspark - Germiston 2001.04 -
No Degree - Fist Aid Level 1
St John Ambulance
Benoni - Gauteng 2001.04 -
Skills
Manual milling
Precision machining
Metalworking techniques
Tool selection
Certification
Fitter and Turner Certification, Unknown, Unknown
Personal Information
ID Number: 701fi26 5026 08s
Timeline
Milling Machinist
Double S Die Makers PTY Ltd
2025.05 - Current
Turner Machinist
Meteor Engineering
2023.10 - 2025.05
General Turning
Self Employed Services
2022.10 - 2023.10
Vertical Boring Mill / Manual Lathe Machinist
Donnlee Pump Tech Pty Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.10
Fitter Mechanic & Spray Painter
Anro Impact Compaction PTY Ltd
2016.02 - 2021.01
Milling and Turning
Nova Engineering PTY Ltd
2013.08 - 2016.01
Milling and Turning
Surtees Railway Group
2013.01 - 2013.07
9/J/AA/1205 - Red Seal - Turner Machinist
Olifantsfontein (MEIETB) Red Seal
2001.04 -
High School Diploma -
HTS Elspark Tech High N3
2001.04 -
No Degree - Fist Aid Level 1
St John Ambulance
2001.04 -
Turning and Milling / Profile Grinder
Toolex Pty Ltd
2001.01 - 2012.12
Vertical Boring Mill / Lathe Machinest
Presto Engineering
1999.04 - 2000.12
Milling / Lathe Macinist
Shell Marc Bearings (White Metal Bearings)
1997.03 - 1999.04
Apprentice Turner Machinist
Lambulle Engineering Ltd
1991.03 - 1997.03