Mluleki Poto
CNC Operator/Forge Assistant
Mdantsane,EC
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
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.
Machine Operator at Moulding Department
Venture S.A
06.2005 - 12.2008
- Contact Person: Mr P. Longhurst
- Contact Number: 043 745 1359
CNC Operator
Firstpro Engineering
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Contact Person: Mr T. Little
- Contact Number: 043 745 2009
Education
Grade 12 -
Hlokoma High School
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Eastern Cape Technikon (East London Campus)
Team Leadership Development Programme
The Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
EMSCEP Programme
Dr W B Rubusana College of Education
Basic Pneumatics
FESTO South Africa
04.2013 - 04.2013
Skills
Leadership
Mechanical
5S
Continuous Improvement
Computer skill
Problem Solving
Certification
Certificate of Competence
References
1. Mr D. Mchako, Production Superintendent, 043 703 3500, 083 551 4483, Foxtac Ikhwezi
2. Mr S Jubati, Supervisor, 043 745 1359, 083 352 4936, Venture S.A
3. Mr S.O Buti, 082 733 0707, EMSCEP Facilitator
Timeline
Basic Pneumatics
FESTO South Africa
04.2013 - 04.2013
CNC Operator/Forge Press Assistant
Foxtec Ikhwezi
03.2010 - 04.2025
Machine Operator at Moulding Department
Venture S.A
06.2005 - 12.2008
CNC Operator
Firstpro Engineering
01.2004 - 06.2005
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Eastern Cape Technikon (East London Campus)
Team Leadership Development Programme
The Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
EMSCEP Programme
Dr W B Rubusana College of Education
Grade 12 -
Hlokoma High School