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Xego Lwando

East London

Summary

I'm committed to elevating my professional skills,capabilities and knowledge within the organization that appreciate the significance of diligence and entrust with meaningful responsibilities and challenges. My focus is on contributing on a team that values growth, rewards efforts, and foster a culture of trust and achievements.

Work History

Toolmaker

Selago Industries
04.2018 - Current
  • Expert maintenance and optimisation of high-speed precision press tools.
  • Profficient in Servicing and upkeep of all production equipment.
  • Skills in setting up and operating draw process.
  • Custom manufacturing of pressed tooling to meet specific request.
  • Rapid response to press tool breakdown, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Daily execution of milling, Turning,arc welding, Drilling and Grinding tasks.
  • Commitment to maintain housekeeping standards across the organisation.
  • Proficient in CNC milling with manual programming capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and their applications.
  • Communication to all levels within the organization from Operators to Management
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing process and setup of PPAPs(Production Part Approval Process.

Toolmaker Apprentice

AutoMould
10.2017 - 10.2017
  • Expertly maintained and serviced of 2k moulds,ensuring operational efficiency and longevity.
  • Skilled in assembly and disassembly of hot runner moulds, demonstrating attention to details.
  • Profficient in mould polishing, delivering high quality to meet specification.
  • Operated a variety of machine tool including lathe,milling and grinding.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in all areas of the organisation
  • Setup and operated EDM, showcasing advanced technical skills.

Toolmaker Apprentice

Gravett Engineering
East London
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Excellent work knowledge in materials, machining such as manual grinding, lathe, milling and assembly methods
  • Measured, marked and scribed metal to lay out machining using instruments
  • Making hand assembling tools, jigs and fixtures as per requirements

Education

Toolmaker apprenticeship - Toolmaker NQF Level 5

Border Training Centre
East London
09-2019

Matric - 12

Dimanda Senior Secondary School
Ngqeleni
01-2009

Skills

  • Computer Aided Drawing
  • EMCO CNC programming
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Metalworking techniques
  • Tool maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Decision making
  • Understanding of engineering drawings
  • Communication

Timeline

Toolmaker

Selago Industries
04.2018 - Current

Toolmaker Apprentice

AutoMould
10.2017 - 10.2017

Toolmaker Apprentice

Gravett Engineering
07.2015 - 10.2016

Toolmaker apprenticeship - Toolmaker NQF Level 5

Border Training Centre

Matric - 12

Dimanda Senior Secondary School

References

  • Juju Moloto, Selago Industries, Process Engineer , 06784653462
  • Gill McGregor, TDM, Spoc, 072 1763 338
  • Daniel Dotwana, TDM, Lecture, 084 365 4827

Projects

Press tool and Mould, Drawing design on CAD (CATIA), Machined the parts according to the drawing specifications., Assemble the tool., Test., Debugging if necessary.

References

  • Juju Moloto, Selago Industries, Process Engineer , 06784653462
  • Gill McGregor, TDM, Spoc, 072 1763 338
  • Daniel Dotwana, TDM, Lecture, 084 365 4827
Xego Lwando