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Software
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SAKHILE Sandile  MHLONGO

SAKHILE Sandile MHLONGO

Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Parktown

Summary

I “Sakhile Sandile Mhlongo” an Aspiring Professional Engineering Technologist and or Mechanical Engineer Graduate holding his Bachelor of Technology and a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg. I have more than 4 years’ experience working as a CNC Machine Operator, CNC Material Handler, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Trainee, COGTA Trainee and a Mechanical Engineering In-Service Trainee (P1/P2). I always believe that my hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge I gained during my studies and during field work prepared me to make a solid contribution in any Mechanical and Electrical Engineering related field. With a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering, I am always prepared to put my knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that I do, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance my career pursuit. I am self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others, through the knowledge I acquired, and experiences gained overtime.

Overview

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Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Work History

CNC Materials Handler

Centurion System (Manufacturing and Automation Industry)
Centurion Systems
05.2022 - Current
  • Stock Preparation: Preparing and delivering stock for upcoming orders in each machine cell, maintaining a well-coordinated production flow
  • Safety Talk: Practice and improve safety every day to avoid unnecessary accidents
  • Timely Delivery: Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of correct parts in properly labelled bins or trolleys to meet production requirements
  • Process Continuity: Guaranteeing the smooth transition of parts from one operation to the next by presenting them in the correct manner
  • Product Expertise: Possessing strong product and process knowledge to identify and deliver the right stock for each machine cell
  • SAP Coordination: Releasing and coordinating production orders in SAP, accompanied by necessary documentation like drawings
  • Accurate Record-Keeping: Completing precise confirmations on SAP during stock transfers and maintaining accurate records
  • Kanban System: Managing Kanban bins physically and in the SAP system, ensuring a continuous material supply
  • Effective Communication: Maintaining open communication channels with operators, foremen, and relevant staff to ensure production runs smoothly
  • Manage Artisans: Developing of personal and sustain continuous improvement
  • Safety and Housekeeping: Adhering to established health, safety, and housekeeping guidelines to maintain a safe and organized work environment
  • Administrative Support: Performing administrative tasks as required, contributing to the overall efficiency of operations
  • (Such as Eff reports, Daily target sheets, Drawings, Data capturing, 5S audits, usage reports such as tooling, oil, etc per machine/person where needed).

Mechanical Engineering: Plant Maintenance and Mobile Plant Supervisor

Afrimat Aggregate KZN (Vryheid & Dundee Queries)
KwaZulu-Natal
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Awareness in Weigh Bridge in sales department and Grading Lab.
  • Specialization in Plant Maintenance, duties included: Mechanical pumps and valves maintenance to feed water to the plant to minimize dust
  • Changing of moulds in screens, shooters and changing of roller in the conveyor belts
  • Cone crusher and jaw maintenance such as lubrication of bearing in the pulley, make sure guard securely fitted and changing of v-belts on the pulley
  • Boiler making and fitter duties were done especially during maintenance
  • Specialization in maintenance of earth moving machines such as ADT dumper, FEL, Excavator, water truck, diesel pump, generator, concrete trucks and query vehicles duties included: Minor and major service of all mechanical machines
  • Individual projects completed successfully were oil pump system and temporary washing plant system
  • Selected to be a mobile plant supervisor such as promoting safety protocols and supervision of staff
  • Provided the plant with consumables such as diesel and making sure there is safety in the work place
  • Compiled and submitted report of stock taking, diesel usage and material produced in its categories.

COGTA Trainee

UThukela District Municipality (Pump Maintenance)
KwaZulu-Natal: Ladysmith
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Awareness in water works sites
  • Awareness in Municipality Departments
  • Specialization in Water treatment and Maintenance, duties included: Mechanical pumps and valves maintenance in different sites
  • Submit weekly technical reports about the plants I worked on over the week.

Mechanical Engineering In-Service Trainee (P1/P2)

Resolution Circle (Manufacturing Industry)
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Awareness in Automation Workshop
  • Awareness in Electronics Workshop
  • Specialization in Electrical Workshop, duties which included: Domestic wiring (Layout of a DB, Wiring the domestic wiring panels and do tests) Motor controls (phasing, connected type of starters, both control and power circuits)
  • Specialization in Fitting and Turning workshop, duties which included: Operating of CNC and Horizontal Manual Metal Lathe Machines, Vertical Milling Machines, Wire cut, grinding machines and press drill machines
  • Mechanical general maintenance, Solid-works, First Aid Training level one, Project Management short course and Commercial Engineering Projects
  • Supervisor assistant in Carpentry, Boiler Making, Fitting and Turning workshop
  • Worked as an assistance and as a mentor of P1 and P2 students when doing their projects.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
10.2020

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
04.2019

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks software, AutoCAD, and MS Office suite

Accomplishments

Mechanical Engineering Practical 1 and 2

Goals

  • Pursue leadership opportunities within the field, such as being a supervisor.
  • To continuously improve technical skills through workshops, training programs, and self-study.
  • To build a strong professional network within the Mechanical Engineering field.
  • Short-term goal: Obtain Government Certificate of Competency & register as a professional on ECSA.

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Black Male

Acquiredcertifications

  • First Aid Training level 1
  • Project Management short course
  • CNC Turning Programming: Level 1 and 2
  • Overhead Crane Certificate
  • SAP & Shopware Training

Licence

Code 10 & PrPD

Personal Information

Nationality: South African

References

  • Phumlani Mchunu, Afrimat, Diesel Mechanic, 083 449 7700
  • Edmund Mthembu, Centurion Systems, Foreman, 084 589 2941

Volunteer Experience

  • Mathematics & Physical Sciences Tutor (High School Learners)
  • Plant Operator (Jaw – Operator), Plant Maintenance & Diesel Mechanic Assistance.

Software

Solidworks

Interests

Entry-level Position for Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Timeline

CNC Materials Handler

Centurion System (Manufacturing and Automation Industry)
05.2022 - Current

Mechanical Engineering: Plant Maintenance and Mobile Plant Supervisor

Afrimat Aggregate KZN (Vryheid & Dundee Queries)
04.2021 - 04.2022

COGTA Trainee

UThukela District Municipality (Pump Maintenance)
06.2020 - 03.2021

Mechanical Engineering In-Service Trainee (P1/P2)

Resolution Circle (Manufacturing Industry)
02.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg
SAKHILE Sandile MHLONGOMechanical Engineering Graduate