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Phozisa Makayi

Development Technician
Montana Park

Summary

Detail-oriented mechanical technologist with expertise in drafting and a methodical approach. Possesses a keen understanding of project objectives, ensuring team alignment and progress towards goals. Demonstrates precision in designs and drawing details, with a commitment to follow-through on all assignments. Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical issues. Proficient in Sigma Nest, Creo parameters, and job-specific tools.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Technician

Transnet Engineering
04.2018 - Current
  • Develop innovative wagon designs, technical drawings, and operational methods to enhance loading/offloading efficiency while meeting safety standards, informed by market analysis to cater to current and future buyer preferences.
  • Create detailed technical specifications for various products and/or components, and standard operating procedures.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high-quality standards.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
  • Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.

Engineering Technician

Transnet Engineering
11.2012 - 03.2018

DESIGNING: SIGMA NEST PROGRAMME

  • Evaluate drawings designs for new or changed tools by measuring dimensions on drawings and comparing them with the original specifications.
  • Prepare layouts and drawings of parts to be made and the process for putting them together.
  • Plan, make, and put together new or changed mechanical parts for products such as industrial machinery or equipment.
  • Analyses test results regarding design specifications and test objectives.
  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations.
  • Use software and technology to prepare drawings plans and designs for engineering projects.
  • Calculate the required capacities for equipment of the proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
  • Combine work orders for scrap reduction.
  • Part production scheduling and nesting one job on sheet metal.
  • To troubleshoot machining-related issues (tool, manufacturing process, or mechanical).



Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Africa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

University of South Africa (SBL)
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Africa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
East London
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Fundani High School
Cathcarth
04.2001 -

Skills

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Timeline

Development Technician

Transnet Engineering
04.2018 - Current

Engineering Technician

Transnet Engineering
11.2012 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

University of South Africa (SBL)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Fundani High School
04.2001 -
Phozisa MakayiDevelopment Technician