Manufacturing professional with extensive manual machining experience and a strong focus on quality and precision. Proven ability to set up and maintain machinery while adhering to safety protocols. Recognized for effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting production targets.
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Quinn Sutherland
Qualified Fitter & Turner
Springs,GP
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PG Drilling and Consumables
Precision Grinder / CNC Operator
08.2014 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Grinding of hydraulic cylinders and grinding of DTH cylinders and pistons. Responsible for repairing of lathes and grinding machines within safety procedures and in minimum time so that production can commence. Operating CNC lathe from setting to eventually writing and loading programs using The Fagor 8035 operating system. Training of new recruits on the CNC and internal grinder machine. Metric , API, imperial and acme thread cutting.
Dunamis Engineering Springs, Gauteng
Maintenance fitter and Turner
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in equipment performance.
- Optimized inventory management by tracking parts usage and ordering necessary supplies proactively.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new employees, expediting their onboarding process and improving overall team performance.
- Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
SLC Gear Rebuilders & Gear Grinders
Fitter & Turner / Precision Grinder
11.2007 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Manufacturing of new gears and pinions , main shafts and bearing housings. grinding of all new manufactured gears and main shafts after returning from heat treatment. Educating new recruits on how to operate and how to set the lathes and teaching them how to read verniers and inside micrometers and outside micrometers.
Chadel Engineering
Fitter & Turner / Cylindrical & Gear grinder
01.2004 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Machining of press molds with the utmost precision within tolerance of drawing specifications. internal precision grinding of hydraulic cylinders and main shafts for various operations.
Education
Indlela Olifantsfontein Trade Test Centre Gauteng
Red Seal Certificate from Fitter And Turner
08.2025
University Overview
Skills
Customer requirements
Timeline
Maintenance fitter and Turner
Dunamis Engineering
07.2022 - Current
Precision Grinder / CNC Operator
PG Drilling and Consumables
08.2014 - 05.2018
Fitter & Turner / Precision Grinder
SLC Gear Rebuilders & Gear Grinders
11.2007 - 07.2014
Fitter & Turner / Cylindrical & Gear grinder
Chadel Engineering
01.2004 - 10.2007
Indlela Olifantsfontein Trade Test Centre
Red Seal Certificate from Fitter And Turner