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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Stephen ReintsBok

Stephen ReintsBok

Machine Maintenance Technician
Brakpan

Summary

Developed strong problem-solving abilities and technical skills in fast-paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in equipment maintenance and repair, with focus on efficiency and minimizing downtime. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Machine Maintenance Technician

KME Industrial Distributors
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory of spare parts to ensure availability during crucial repair projects while minimizing costs associated with excess stock levels.
  • Streamlined workflow, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on overall productivity.
  • Optimized resource allocation by tracking work orders, scheduling maintenance tasks effectively across multiple shifts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and relevant regulations to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Increased machine reliability through implementation of regular inspection schedules and documentation procedures.
  • Assisted in the successful installation, commissioning, and startup of new machines, ensuring proper functionality from day one.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.

Concrete Manager

Light Fibre
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Manufacturing of concrete marker posts
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Quality control procedures of marker posts, ensuring quality and durability.
  • Panel beating duties of site vehicles

Assistant Site Technician

Light Fibre
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Part time
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Servicing and maintenance of JCB excavators and TLB's
  • Maintenance and servicing of on-site vehicles (Isuzu Bakkie's)

Self Employed

Self Employed
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Ad-hoc spray painting and general repairs on vehicles

General Laborer

Meck Project Engineering
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • General welding and grinding in the course of general repairs to machine equipment designed to manufacture grease belts used in the diamond mining industry
  • Spray painting of steel used in the manufacture for grease belts
  • Building of steel canopies for trucks used in Congo for diamond mining

Education

High School Diploma -

High School Hartebeespoort
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
01.1999 - 11.2011

Skills

  • Bearing replacement

  • Maintenance and repairs

  • Soldering techniques

  • Machine repair

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Mechanical troubleshooting

  • Predictive maintenance

  • Seal installation

  • Bearing replacement

Values

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthy
  • Selfless
  • I put in maximus effort and do things to the best of my ability
  • Quick learner

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Germiston
  • Date of Birth: 30/03/1993
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Yes (code 10)
  • Marital Status: Single

Software

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Adobe Photoshop

Hobbies

Creative design and sketching

  • Sketching of art in ball point pen
  • Creating logo's and designs on clothing
  • Airbrushing
  • Customization of die cast scale cars


Health and Exercise

  • Weight Lifting
  • Cardio
  • Jogging
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

Certification

Counterbalanced Lift Truck

Timeline

Concrete Manager

Light Fibre
08.2023 - 01.2024

Machine Maintenance Technician

KME Industrial Distributors
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Site Technician

Light Fibre
02.2019 - 07.2023

Self Employed

Self Employed
09.2016 - 01.2019

Counterbalanced Lift Truck

02-2015

General Laborer

Meck Project Engineering
05.2013 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

High School Hartebeespoort
01.1999 - 11.2011
Stephen ReintsBokMachine Maintenance Technician