Rickert Arthur Lee
Millwright
Nelspruit
Work Preference
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 23 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Cape Fruit Malelane
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Reduced client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Led the design and layout planning of the Lemon Slice
Maintenance Manager
WIM Plant Hire
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
- Maintenance and repair on earth moving machinery and equipment.
Maintenance Manager
Plath Macadamia
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
Farm Manager/Millwright
Howard Crushers
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Installing new machinery
- Repairing and replacing defective machine parts
- Ensuring machines work properly
- Align equipment by using specialized tools
- Transfer machines to several sites, either to install them or repair them
- Disassemble machine parts when transporting or repairing them, and reassemble the parts
- Collect and store distinct machinery parts
- Visit construction sites to assess potential problems or needs
New Projects Manager and Maintenance Manger
Jab Dried Fruit
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Maintenance
- Fitter & Turner
- Boilermaker
- Designing Planning of all new projects
- Welding (Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Mild Steel)
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Macadamia Farm Manager
Palmwag Landgoed
12.2010 - 12.2013
- Staff supervision: rivers, Nursery staff and contractors
- Handling the maintenance and irrigation of farm
- Crop management
- Applying of fertilizer
- Spraying of macadamia crops
- Seed planting
- Grafting trees
- Species control
- Designing and building of all machinery needed
4x4 Trailer manufacturers
Echo
01.2002 - 11.2010
- Sheet Metal
- Boilermaker
- Aluminium Welder
- Manufacturing of Aluminum Trailers
- Drills, bolts, and rivets frames, metal and plywood sheeting, lock assemblies, hinges, and bracket angles to assemble doors for trailer bodies.
- Installs insulating material between framing and outer plates of doors.
- Screws holding brackets in place and strings wiring for lighting system.
- Applies sealant to assembled sections.
- Welds parts.
4x4 Manufacturer Fitter
Front Runner
01.2002 - 07.2006
- Analyzes blueprints, sketches and product specs to determine the correct welding techniques and work sequences.
- Marks dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Operates fabricating machines including shears, presses, forming rolls and routers
- Mounts assemblies in a supportive framework based on blueprints
- Secures parts for welding using bolts, tack welds or clamps.
- Performs quality control tests on completed welds
- Fitting aftermarket 4WD accessories such as bull bars, tow bars, suspension, lights etc
Polaris Workshop Manager
Cayenne
12.1997 - 01.2002
- Oversee the scheduling of work (repair, maintenance, and bike building)
- Oversee the ordering of supplies, parts and equipment
- Oversee the processing of bicycle donations from individuals and community partners
- Oversee the pricing of bikes, parts and accessories
- Ensure a clean and organized work environment in the shop and storage areas
- Provide quality assurance: Check over completed bikes before they go to customers
Welder
Welgro Engineering
02.1995 - 11.1997
- Boilermaker, Welder, Fitter and Turner
Education
High School Diploma -
HTS Middelburg
01.1995
Skills
A precise Welder with 23 years of experience seeks an opportunity to join your company and share his knowledge
References
Eric, Wilson, 082 685 5976, Welgro
Motorcycle restoration , Riding
Restoring old motorcycles goes beyond simple repairs—it’s a revival of forgotten legends. This craft involves dismantling each bike to its core, then painstakingly rebuilding it with skill, patience, and heart. Every corroded frame and jammed engine carries a story waiting to be told. Through cleaning, fixing, and replacing, you respect the bike’s original soul while infusing it with your own unique flair. It’s a hands-on journey through grease and determination, where heritage merges with horsepower, and every ride celebrates timeless craftsmanship.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Contractor
Cape Fruit Malelane
04.2025 - 07.2025
Maintenance Manager
WIM Plant Hire
11.2024 - 03.2025
Maintenance Manager
Plath Macadamia
02.2024 - 11.2024
Farm Manager/Millwright
Howard Crushers
01.2019 - 02.2024
New Projects Manager and Maintenance Manger
Jab Dried Fruit
01.2014 - 11.2018
Macadamia Farm Manager
Palmwag Landgoed
12.2010 - 12.2013
4x4 Trailer manufacturers
Echo
01.2002 - 11.2010
4x4 Manufacturer Fitter
Front Runner
01.2002 - 07.2006
Polaris Workshop Manager
Cayenne
12.1997 - 01.2002
Welder
Welgro Engineering
02.1995 - 11.1997
High School Diploma -
HTS Middelburg
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