Mech CV1 Zim

To get a challenging job both professionally and personaly

More than 13 years post qualification experience at an International chain-making company, of these, 10 years as Machine-Shop Foreman and Factory Foreman, maintaining production plant.

? Involved in numerous effective plant upgrade projects including management of all stages from equipment specifications, layout installation and new process start-ups.
? Involved in all types of heavy fitting, assembling of products, machining, machine setting, metal fabrication, pipe-fitting, bearings, conveyors, furnaces,heavy-duty gear-boxes, crushers, clutches, compressors, boilers
? Strip downs, overhauls and refurbishment of fixed plant, mechanical drives
? Hydraulics and pneumatics: pumps overhaul (centrifugal, submersible, gear & hydraulic pumps), valves, fluid power units, cylinders
? Vibration analysis and oil analysis on compressors and gear boxes
? Welding: TIG; MIG; arc, gas welding and brazing;
? Production line support for chain making machines
? Implemented Planned Preventative Maintenance(PPM)
? Implemented reliability tools: RCA, RCM
? Involved with condition monitoring, trouble-shooting (defect assessment & analysis) and continuous improvements
? Quality control of final product, inspection and non-destructive testing techniques
? Involved in Project Management of machinery modifications, upgrading and machine design
? Purchasing of materials, spares and equipment for the Factory
• Leading, training, coaching and supervising subordinates: Led and managed a team of 7 Artisans and Apprentices; plan and prioritise their workload in line with the needs of the business.

Education/ Technical Qualifications

Dec. 2010: MSc Manufacturing Management with merit

May 2008:BEng. (Hons) Mech. Engineering: University of Bradford (UK)

Apprenticeship trained: Mechanical Engineer

City & Guilds Level 3: Mechanical Engineering

November 2006: Diploma in Business Administration

Certificate in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Associate Member: IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers)

Clean class 4 Driver’s licence