Prince Sibonelo Maphumulo
Millwright Artisan
Durban,KZN
Summary
Dynamic Artisan Millwright with a proven track record at Transnet Port Terminals, excelling in machinery installation and preventive maintenance. Recognized for enhancing equipment reliability and mentoring teams in safety compliance. Expert in troubleshooting solutions, achieving significant reductions in downtime through effective technical leadership and innovative process improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan Millwright
Transnet Port Terminals
09.2011 - Current
- Led the installation and maintenance of machinery, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules that enhanced equipment reliability and extended lifespan, reducing emergency repairs.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues, implementing effective solutions and improving production flow.
- Trained and mentored junior millwrights, fostering a culture of safety and skill development within the team.
- Conducted regular inspections and assessments of machinery, identifying potential issues and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in enhanced team productivity and operational effectiveness.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts for recurring equipment failures to develop long-term corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Artisan Millwright
Tongaat Hulett Sugar
02.2005 - 08.2011
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to analyze mechanical failures, facilitating timely repairs and reducing operational disruptions.
- Enhanced equipment performance through systematic upgrades and modifications, contributing to overall facility efficiency and reliability.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Disaster And Safety Management
04.2001 -
No Degree - Millwright Artisan
04.2001 -
Skills
Machinery installation
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting solutions
Equipment reliability
Team mentorship
Safety compliance
Electrical systems
Lockout/tagout procedures
Technical leadership
Timeline
Artisan Millwright - Transnet Port Terminals
09.2011 - Current
Artisan Millwright - Tongaat Hulett Sugar
02.2005 - 08.2011
Lyceum College - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Disaster And Safety Management
04.2001 -
Shukela Training Centre - No Degree, Millwright Artisan
04.2001 -