thembingwenya89
About Candidate
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly motivated and skilled individual with 8 years of experience in welding and fabrication. Proficient in various welding techniques, fabrication and possesses strong knowledge of metalworking tools and machinery. Adept at reading and interpreting technical drawings, collaborating effectively, and ensuring quality standards are met. Eager to contribute expertise and problem-solving skills to a fast-paced environment.
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Education
Magnetic particle inspection
Liquid penetrant testing
Work & Experience
-fabrication of coal delivery chutes. - Fabrication and welding of structural work(pylons, roof trusses, stanchions) from engineering drawings. -rebuilding of worn out shaft bearing landings. -cutting using oxy-acetylene, grinders, guillotine and shears. -repair of worn out structures. -risk assessment and housekeeping. -preventive and break down maintenance. -brazing, oxy fuel gas welding, development drawing, grinding, drilling -rolling and bending.
•Read and proficiently interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work sequence and welding techniques. •Welded different material thicknesses from 3mm-75mm using mig welding, stick, and tig. •Measured and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications •Maintained equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. Tested and inspected welded surfaces and structure using dye penetrants and other nondestructive methods to discover flaws. •Operated overhead crane to lift or turn huge fabricated components. •Welded components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment like MIG, TIG and MMA in various positions not limited to vertical, horizontal or overhead.
welded locomotive cowcatchers, using MMA and MIG. Replaced damaged and worn out wagon panels. Removed worn out parts from wagons with the use of oxyacetylene torch, arc air gouging, grinders, pneumatic descalers. Welded using, mig, stick and tig in various welding positions (vertcal up, overhead, horizontal and flat)
Fabricated and welded FEL buckets, hauler trailers and castellated beams. Repaired and maintained earth moving equipment, trucks and locomotives. Refurbished chrome smelting furnaces. Attended to breakdowns. Carried out plant checks and reported defects to the supervisor.
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