Mluleki Poto

CNC Operator/Forge Press Assistant

Foxtec Ikhwezi

03.2010 - 04.2025

Produce a product of acceptable quality standard on time to meet customer requi
Machine adjustments and settings, Quality inspection
Repair minor breakdowns on transport conveyor, CNC machine, ABB robotics and Bush press machine. Perform machine change over.
Current Occupation: Unemployed, Retrenched due to Company closing
Current Employer: Foxtac Ikhwezi
Contact Person: Ms T. Ngangelizwe (HR Manager)
Contact Number: 043 7033500/0794917094
Improved production efficiency by adjusting and maintaining CNC machinery for optimal performance.
Reduced machine downtime by performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration on a regular basis.
Assisted in training new CNC operators, sharing best practices and offering guidance as needed.
Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Ensured high-quality products by conducting regular inspections of finished parts and addressing any issues promptly.
Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Enhanced workplace safety by following all company protocols and guidelines during daily operations.
Adhered to strict quality control standards by using precision measuring tools such as micrometers or calipers during the inspection process of finished products.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and implementing new techniques in CNC operation.
Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
Forge Press Assistant.
Operation of the forge press.
Assist during tool change, mounting, and unmounting of tools.
Connection of lubrication pipes to the tool, lubrication setting.
Quality checks.
Heating Furnace Operation, loading of Alluminium bars according to batch accurecy.
Shotblast operation, hardness testing using Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing machines.
Housekeeping.