Sabelo Kutumela
CNC Programmer
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Meticulous, eager , sharp-minded individual who constantly thrives to attain a "high-end" programming and manufacturing. Ambitious, relentless individual who constantly seeks to be a cut above the rest. Always constantly looking at ways to improve one's benchmark, quality whilst still supporting in tackling the business' challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Programmer
MAN Energy Solutions ZA
11.2023 - Current
- Programming, optimizing of 3-5 axis machining centres using CAD/CAM.
- Improvement, refining and implementing new and existing processes.
- Foster good collaboration with machine operators and resolving of any programming related issues.
- Designing and collaborating with Engineering department in fixture modeling and process improvement.
- Programming of CNC lathe centres using conversational programming or CAD/CAM
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in Kaizen initiatives, training , assisting apprentices and sharing insight from my technical experience.
- Testing new methods and fixturing improvement.
- Inspection and tuning of components, obtaining of first-off + process monitoring during production runs.
CNC Setter/Operator
MAN Energy Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Programming, setup and obtaining first offs using CAD/CAM systems.
- Contributed to business support by improving/ reducing setup times by standardizing fixturing while still maintaining consistent quality.
- Operating of critical operations/ components with a significantly low scrap rate.
- Use of conventionsl and CNC centres to produce fixtures where applicable.
- Conducting in-process inspection and final inspection of components.
- Conducting basic preventative machine maintenance.
Tool Jig & Die Maker Apprentice
MAN Energy Solutions
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Programming, setting and indepent manning of CNC lathes using Conversational programming
- Toolroom functions, machining of fixtures for CNC production.
- Use of conventional Lathes, Mills and surface grinders.
- Initial on job training.
Education
Nated N3 - Mechanical Engineering
BCT College
Gauteng, Wadeville 04.2001 -
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Strong Technical aptitude
- Analytical thinking and troubleshooting
Timeline
CNC Programmer
MAN Energy Solutions ZA
11.2023 - Current
CNC Setter/Operator
MAN Energy Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2023
Tool Jig & Die Maker Apprentice
MAN Energy Solutions
02.2017 - 03.2021
Nated N3 - Mechanical Engineering
BCT College
04.2001 -
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