Paul Musa Mhlanga
Machinst
Springs
Summary
Experienced South African machinist with a strong background in health and safety, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Certified in conventional milling and turning, CNC milling and turning, and EDM wire cutting and sparking. Skilled in blueprint reading, computer-aided drawing (Catia), welding, brazing, and injection molding. Proficient in Fanuc long hand programming and surface grinding. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of successful project management. Known for ability to troubleshoot and provide exceptional customer service. Highly organized with strong time management and leadership skills. Seeking new opportunities to apply expertise and contribute to company success. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity. Expectations are negotiable.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tool & Cutter Grinder/ Machinist/ QC Inspector
Harklion Engineering
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced overall workflow by regularly maintaining equipment, sharpening blades, and replacing worn parts as needed.
- Exceeded customer expectations with high-quality cuts and timely delivery of finished products.
- Worked closely with inventory management team to maintain optimal stock levels of materials required for daily operations.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
- Consistently showcased attention to detail by meticulously inspecting all work before sending it on to the next stage of production.
Tool And Cutter Grinder / Machinist
Hargram Engineering
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Meeting and achieving delivery dates of General parts and tooling orders as per quote/request
- Checking and Optimising of tooling during 1st off sample run
- Checking all tooling before it is issued to the customer
- Assisting in any problem solving in the shop floor as and when required
- Assisting and supporting the factory with machine parts manufacturing with regards to maintenance and breakdown repairs to machines and equipment
- Assisting and supporting production with regards to special requests
- Identifying and Initiating improvements on tooling
- Ensured that all Safety rules and Regulations where understood and adhered to in the Department
- Machining parts and tooling using lathes and milling machines
Tool And Cutter Grinder/ Machinist
LIXIL Africa
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Meeting and achieving delivery dates of General parts and tooling orders as per quote/request
- Checking and Optimising of tooling during 1st off sample run
- Checking all tooling before it is issued to the customer
- Assisting in any problem solving in the shop floor as and when required
- Assisting and supporting the factory with machine parts manufacturing with regards to maintenance and breakdown repairs to machines and equipment
- Assisting and supporting production with regards to special requests
- Identifying and Initiating improvements on tooling
- Perform 5s duties as and when required of me or the team
- Performed duties of a SHE Rep, i.e
- Reporting of all near misses, accidents or injuries
- Ensured that all Safety rules and Regulations where understood and adhered to in the Department
Mould Changer/ Tool room assistant
Tupperware Brands
03.2009 - 12.2013
- Removed and inserted tooling (injection moulds) from the machine as and when required by planning department
- Do basic set-up of injection moulding machines
- Performed Mould maintenance on tools come from the machine or being prepared for shipment
- Assisted Artisans in the tool room with breakdowns on tooling
- Maintained storage and protection of all tooling from rust or damage
- Other experience gained during the apprenticeship with training done at Cobra Watertech now Lixil Africa, N.C.S Engineering and Allbro amongst others
Education
Grade 12 - undefined
Springs Technical High School
SpringsMachinist - Manufacturing
National Tooling Initiative Programme/ PtSA
Pretoria07.2017
Skills
Problem-solving
Risk Assessment
Accident Investigation
Incident Investigation
Hazard Identification
Health and Safety
Administration
Report Writing
Communication Skills
Project Management
Computer Literate
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership skills
Planning skills
Conventional Milling & Turning
CNC Milling & Turning (Set-up & Operation)
EDM Wire Cutting & Sparking
Cylindrical Grinding (Form Tools)
Computer Aided Drawing (Catia)
Blue Print Reading
Hand Skills
Brazing
Measurement
Injection Moulding
Fanuc Long hand Programming
Surface Grinding
Safety & 5S
Additionalcoursescertificates
SHE Representative Training
Firstnames
Paul Musa
Areastoconsider
Willing to Relocate
Expectation
Negotiable
Personal Information
- Citizenship: South African
- Date of Birth: 12/27/89
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Tool & Cutter Grinder/ Machinist/ QC Inspector
Harklion Engineering
04.2024 - Current
Tool And Cutter Grinder / Machinist
Hargram Engineering
10.2020 - 03.2024
Tool And Cutter Grinder/ Machinist
LIXIL Africa
08.2017 - 07.2020
Mould Changer/ Tool room assistant
Tupperware Brands
03.2009 - 12.2013
Grade 12 - undefined
Springs Technical High School
Machinist - Manufacturing
National Tooling Initiative Programme/ PtSA