Pati Pele

Critical in maximizing output and achieving OTIF deliveries. 100% adherence to specifications through skilled operation and inspection, guaranteeing product quality and minimizing waste, ultimately contributing to the business's success

• setting up and operating Heat-Treating equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure process inspection compliance with the job instructions
• Confirm all work orders are scanned in, any deviations recorded and signed off for each job, creating an accurate record of compliance
• Carry out production based on agreed priority criteria as set by the Production Manager, Quality/Technical Team and Trainers to achieve delivery guarantees provided to our customers
• Ensure that production documentation is correct and processed without delay to provide for on-time data capture
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are operated correctly and that all machinery and equipment is cleaned and in good safe working order
• Minor maintenance works completed under direction of production or engineering manager
• Mentor and train other staff
• Cleaning and maintenance Duties

Operating the Core Machines to make the cores

• Established a strong safety culture within the coremaking team by regularly reinforcing safe work practices and addressing any concerns promptly.
• Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in lean manufacturing initiatives aimed at streamlining the coremaking process.
• Scheduled and prioritized workload with minimal supervision.
• Managed inventory levels of raw materials, reducing shortages and minimizing production delays due to stockouts.
• Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.

• Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
• Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
• Calculating the additives that are required to add to metal to bring it to specified requirement
• Melting scrap steel in the furnace til its liquified and ready to pour
• Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
• Fed raw materials into machines.

• Worked closely with quality control teams to address any issues related to product defects or deviations from specifications.
• Poured hot metal into the sand moulds
• Streamlined metal pouring processes, resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity.
• Identified and labeled parts to keep areas organized and productivity high.
• Maintained accurate records of all pours, tracking inventory levels and scheduling production accordingly.

Operating the Sand mixers to mix the sand for the moulding machines

• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Kept accurate records of defective units or products.

Making the Sand moulds for the molten metal to be poured into to make the castings

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Did various jobs thorughout my years at Kent Heating from Machine Operator to Mig Welder and Forkhoist Driver.

• Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
• Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.