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I am a dedicated and skilled engineer with 18 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry.

Starting at the age of 16, I quickly developed a passion for CNC turning machines and honed my expertise in operating, setting, and programming these complex machines.

My deep understanding of measuring equipment ensures precise and high-quality results in every project.

Operations Foreman

Thriftline Products — June 2025 to Present
  • I am responsible for maintaining the operational efficiency of the CNC turning machine. I collaborate with a colleague who operates and sets the CNC machine to ensure that all required parts are manufactured in strict adherence to engineering drawings.
  • Procured necessary materials for projects, adhering to specified drawing dimensions.
  • Develop and revise technical drawings for machined components and assemblies.
  • Designed parts as required by clients. For example, the most recent project involved a power pack frame for an underground exploration drill rig.
  • Responsible for ordering tooling according to machining requirements.
  • Responsible for the design and manufacturing of rigging equipment, as well as machining operations on both CNC turning and conventional machines.

CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

HUD Mining Equipment — August 2024 to May 2025
  • Ensured accurate dimensions of manufactured parts by interpreting engineering drawings and precisely calibrating machine tool offsets.
  • Confirming that the machining process is both efficient and produces high-quality results by ensuring that the correct tools are used for the required features, with the appropriate speed and feed for the given material.
  • Setting up turning machine tools, including both external and internal turning tools. I have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of turning, and I am able to set up and operate a variety of turning machine tools to produce precision parts.
  • Programming CNC machines (via G-Code) to manufacture parts as specified on customer drawings. I can machine most turned parts, using canned cycles, threading cycles, etc. The control panel I use for programming is based on the one that is provided by FANUC.
  • Planning on how to machine a new part, including the correct and safe workpiece grip and all the required tools. Analyzing the part's design to determine the best machining method and sequence. Select the appropriate tools and fixtures, and calculate the machining parameters. Create a detailed machining plan that will ensure the part is machined correctly and safely.

IT Support

Pixel Perfect — March 2024 to August 2024
  • Day to day technical IT support, helping clients with their websites and mail systems.
  • Managing and updating hosting of various websites and mail servers.
  • On-boarding new clients, helping them through the process from idea to inception.
  • Generating recon reports from various sources for billing and tracking reasons.
  • Working according to schedule from a CRM system.

CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

HUD Mining Equipment — November 2021 to September 2023
  • Ensured accurate dimensions of manufactured parts by interpreting engineering drawings and precisely calibrating machine tool offsets.
  • Confirming that the machining process is both efficient and produces high-quality results by ensuring that the correct tools are used for the required features, with the appropriate speed and feed for the given material.
  • Setting up turning machine tools, including both external and internal turning tools. I have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of turning, and I am able to set up and operate a variety of turning machine tools to produce precision parts.
  • Programming CNC machines (via G-Code) to manufacture parts as specified on customer drawings. I can machine most turned parts, using canned cycles, threading cycles, etc. The control panel I use for programming is based on the one that is provided by FANUC.
  • Planning on how to machine a new part, including the correct and safe workpiece grip and all the required tools. Analyzing the part's design to determine the best machining method and sequence. Select the appropriate tools and fixtures, and calculate the machining parameters. Create a detailed machining plan that will ensure the part is machined correctly and safely.

Quality Controller

Midrand Engineering — February 2013 to August 2020
  • Conducted first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Verified that machined parts met all dimensional, geometric tolerance, and cosmetic requirements.
  • Verify compliance with ISO 9001 requirements through collaboration with auditors and training of workshop staff.
  • Verify that all calibration certificates were current, including in-house calibration for various measuring equipment and outsourcing calibration to external calibrators when necessary.
  • Operate and program two Axiom CMM machines by creating a measurement program for each specific job. The program includes the required dimensions, from which a report can be generated detailing the measured size.
  • Operate and program a single LK CMM via CMM Manager by creating a measurement program for each specific job. The program should include the required dimensions, from which a report can be generated detailing the measured size.
  • Maintaining regular communication with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the quality of the products supplied and addressing any issues that may arise.
  • Facilitating communication between management and workshop operators to ensure alignment on quality standards.

CNC Operator

Midrand Engineering — February 2010 to February 2013
  • Operate machines by loading and unloading materials, and checking the machine inserts to ensure they are still capable of machining.
  • Ensure in-process parts are within specification by measuring them and comparing them to the customer's drawings.