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Sibusiso Mkhize

Boilermaker
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Dynamic and skilled professional with extensive experience in welding and metal fabrication, honed at Aberdare Cables. Proficient in shielded metal arc welding and blueprint interpretation, I excel in problem-solving and teamwork, leading projects to successful completion while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Energetic, ambitious, hardworking, eager to learn and grow with each challenge. work well under pressure, and can deliver nor achieve set goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Boilermaker

Aberdare Cables
Pietermaritzburg
07.2022 - Current
  • Using hand and power tools: grinder, hand drill, bench press to prepare and shape metal
  • Welding: using various welding techniques to join metal parts
  • Fabricating metal structures: cutting, shaping, and forming metal components according to specifications
  • Cleaning and maintaining good working environment
  • Participating in ongoing training

Physical Education Teacher

Northern Park Primary School
Pietermaritzburg
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
  • Served as a coach for various school sports teams, such as Rugby,Soccer,Athletics, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.

Assistant Boilermaker

Anderson Engineering
Pietermaritzburg
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Tacking and stitching weld plates together
  • Cleaning vessel equipment
  • Fabricating storage tanks
  • Building temporary jigs where needed
  • Bending plates into shape, and/ or straitening or re-shaping bent plates
  • Bolting and unbolting assemblies, using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, prying bars

Semi-Skilled General Worker

The Msunduzi Municipality
Pietermaritzburg
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Tacked metal plates together
  • Inspected equipment for proper functioning and systems for leaks or defects

Mechanic Assistant

Bake 'n Mo
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Supported senior mechanics in completing major overhauls, extending the lifespan of vehicles.
  • Reduced hazards by maintaining safe and clean working environment for mechanics.
  • Performed oil changes, tire rotations, and other routine maintenance tasks to keep vehicles running smoothly.
  • Enhanced workshop efficiency with proper tool organization and inventory management.

Education

Trade Test -

Wilbat Project
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

N1-N6 - Engineering

Thekwini City College
Durban, South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Shielded metal arc welding

  • Flux core welding

  • Oxy-fuel cutting

  • Plasma cutting

  • Argon welding

  • Reading and understanding blueprints

Certification

Code-08

Timeline

Apprentice Boilermaker

Aberdare Cables
07.2022 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Northern Park Primary School
10.2021 - 06.2022

Mechanic Assistant

Bake 'n Mo
01.2021 - 06.2021

Assistant Boilermaker

Anderson Engineering
01.2019 - 05.2020

Semi-Skilled General Worker

The Msunduzi Municipality
12.2018 - 01.2019

N1-N6 - Engineering

Thekwini City College
01.2016 - 12.2018

Trade Test -

Wilbat Project
04.2001 -

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