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TOBELA MPAYIPELI
Quality Control Technician
Hermanus,WC
Summary
An enthusiastic, goal oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as best in achieving results that exceed a person's expectation. To get an international exposure and recognition, learn towards achieving the best in engineering field and acquire more skills by learning from other professionals.
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Specialised Aquatic Feeds
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented testing procedures for feed samples, identifying potential quality issues proactively.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot discrepancies and enhance product consistency.
- Trained new team members on quality control protocols and safety practices.
- Assist with Traceability, Quality Audits, hygiene, master cleaning, Deep Cleaning
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality control processes, ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Analyzed data from quality tests to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
Roster Planner/Compiler
METORAIL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Compile and publish rosters of the train crew (Drivers and Guards) using the TOMS in accordance with Rostering Principles, company policies and standards.
- Prepare rosters for train crew undertaking weekly / daily rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with Section managers to crosscheck roster data. Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings. Etc.
- Section : Train Operations
Yard Foreman
METORAIL
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Shunting of trains, Admitting and Dispatching of trains, coupling and decoupling of trains. Update control point register daily, Capture or keep records of incidents, Safety responsibilities and administrative duties. Ensuring that the trains are stable on the correct platforms.
- Section : Train Traffic
Mechanical Trainee Engineering Technician
SHOSHOLOSA
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Duties : Commission of the new coaches from General Overhaul, Commission of HVAC System and EVAC toilet system. Configuration Office – Responsible for NCRs (Non Conformance Report) and Corrective Action Report, Investigations, Root Cause Analyses, Project Management.
- Develop Checklist & Procedures, Measuring wheels and analyze the data using MiniProf, taking
- Do condition assessment and analyze the data on rotary machines.
- Quality Assurance on the maintenance of Locomotives and Coaches from General Overhaul.
- Section : Engineering
Trainee Mechanical Engineering Technician
METORAIL (A Division of PRASA)
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Duties: Trainee Engineering Technician Programme: Shedding, Switches, Valves, coach building, Traction motors, Motor alternator/Motor Generator, Carriage and Wagon, Configuration Office (CAD), Project Management and Investigations. Writing technical reports and motivations, interpreting technical drawings and Maintenance engineering.
- Section : Engineering
CAD Operator/Data Capturer
CBRE (Contractor company to BC Municipality for the General Valuation Project)
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Receive, sign, file and capture DCF’s (Data Capture Forms) into Progress report, set into batches, create Process Control Parks, draw sketches using Ally-CAD and save them by their BCM numbers, print sketches and attach to PCF’s, check Quality Assurance to DCF’s and sketches, receive photos, check that there are photos for all sketches in MetVal. Capture residential properties into GV Tool.
- Section : CAD Operator/Data Capturer
Plant Operator
SUD CHEMIE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
11.2005 - 03.2008
- Managed operations of Wash Plant, Cooling Towers, DI & RO Plant, Paint Recovery System, Humidifiers, Spray Booth, Base Coat, Boiler, and Effluent Plant.
- Assisted with first line maintenance and reported additional maintenance requirements to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assist with dosing control adjustments according to procedure.
- Monitored, maintained, and recorded all process matters, managing plant and equipment registers including flow meter readings, reservoir levels, chemical stock levels, pump hours, and instrument readings.
- Maintained and updated Plant Logbooks, including inspecting equipment and recording noisy and vibrating equipment on log sheets, deliveries, breakdowns, events, duties, actions, changes, comments, visitors, and incident register.
- Conduct jar testing including, pH and Conductivity
- Verify chemicals, quality and quantity before use. (Verify ordered and delivered volumes)
- Avail yourself for sample verification and resampling exercise of municipal contraventions.
- Execute or partake with audits, new tests, and report plant status to management (e.g. Audits and trials runs).
- Adjust pH according to Standard Operating Procedure & Safe Working Procedure, (e.g. Chemical make-up, backwash, clarifier disludge, belt press)
- Manage and Adjust Plant Flow based on demand.
- Operate & Control Effluent plant as per procedure.
- Execute First line Maintenance as instructed by Supervisor and Management (e.g. smaller spare parts such as
- Rings/seals, lubricating equipment).
- Section : Plant Operator
Education
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
01-2016
ND - Mechanical Engineering
WSU (Walter Sisulu University of Technology)
01-2005
Matric - undefined
Buchule Technical High School
01-2001
Skills
Strengths: Time Management, Independent, Hardworking and creative, ACT 85, ISO 9000:2000 and SANS 3000, Principle of root cause analysis
Competencies: Problems Solving Skills, Organizing, Team work, Leadership
Software
SolidWorks
Certification
Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Specialised Aquatic Feeds
05.2024 - Current
Roster Planner/Compiler
METORAIL
03.2022 - 03.2023
Yard Foreman
METORAIL
10.2017 - 02.2022
Mechanical Trainee Engineering Technician
SHOSHOLOSA
10.2016 - 09.2017
Trainee Mechanical Engineering Technician
METORAIL (A Division of PRASA)
10.2015 - 09.2016
CAD Operator/Data Capturer
CBRE (Contractor company to BC Municipality for the General Valuation Project)
04.2008 - 07.2009
Plant Operator
SUD CHEMIE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
11.2005 - 03.2008
Matric - undefined
Buchule Technical High School
ND - Mechanical Engineering
WSU (Walter Sisulu University of Technology)
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Driver License : Code 8