Mthokozisi Xaba
Mr
Johannesburg
Summary
At Pandrol Sa, I excelled as a Tool Maker, leveraging my expertise in welding and problem-solving to enhance production efficiency and workplace safety. I significantly reduced defects through targeted improvements and played a key role in cross-functional teams, driving solutions that improved workflow speed while upholding high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Maker
Pandrol Sa
01.2018 - Current
- Ensured accurate measurements for tool making with the use of micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
- Reduced downtime and increased productivity by promptly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the manufacturing process.
- Enhanced workplace safety by regularly inspecting tools and equipment to ensure optimal working conditions.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing precision tooling components.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues within the production process leading to targeted improvements which resulted in minimization of defects produced.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex manufacturing challenges that improved workflow speed while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Education
N5 Fitting And Turning - Tool Jig And Die Maker
Skills
Bench fittings
Welding
Press breakdown
Lathing
Quality inspection
Tool repair history
Milling
Tooling service and repair
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Tool Maker - Pandrol Sa
01.2018 - Current
Majuba College - N5 Fitting And Turning , Tool Jig And Die Maker