Willem Hattingh
Hamilton,Claudelands
Summary
Proficient in maintaining smooth and efficient mechanical systems. Systematic professional with keen eye for details, strong focus on performance improvements and skill in root cause analysis. Hardworking maintenance engineer bringing 42+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Accumulated a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in production systems and the flow of various interconnected programs to maximize output and to recognize bottlenecks in operations. Problem solving and decision making is a very strong suit. A people-person with excellent communication skills - supportive of training and advancing individuals to excel in their roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
RX Plastics
10.2017 - Current
- Responded to maintenance requests to repair equipment malfunctions.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
- Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of plastic extrusion and rotomold equipment.
- Completed root cause analysis, logged faults, and prepared system reports.
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Created parts for machining, metal fabrication
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software. Functioned in step up position as engineering lead for approximately one year overseeing plant maintenance, security, facility's and procurement of parts and services as needed.
Fitter Turner Machinist
Tauranga Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Site visit to trouble shoot and correct equipment.
- design and manufacture various components and equipment and manage projects. (Set time schedules, purchase material and components, lease with client and management)
Fitter Turner
Petone Engineering
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Translated general notes in reference texts and drawings or schematics into concrete applications of technical principles resulting in exceptional efficiency or durability of systems installed.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
Education
Apprenticeship Fitting And Turning - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Germiston Technical College.
Germiston, South Africa03.1983
Skills
- Limit Switch
- Technical Presentations
- Revit Design Software
- Vendor Supervision
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Mechanical System Design
- New Equipment Design
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Equipment Functionality
- Mechanical Measurements
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Reporting
- Equipment Dismantling
- Fault Tracing
- Mechanical Operations Principles
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Technical Solutions Development
- Workplace Safety
- Mechanical Diagnosis
- Equipment Servicing
- Light Carpentry
- Critical Thinking
- Facility and Plant Modifications
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Basic Tools
- Safety Monitoring
- Conveyor Systems
- Alignment and Balancing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Product Reliability
- Parts Fabrication
- Project Requirements
- Design Tool
- 5S Organization
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
woodworking furniture
Keen woodworker designing and making furniture for family and friends
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
RX Plastics
10.2017 - Current
Fitter Turner Machinist
Tauranga Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2017
Fitter Turner
Petone Engineering
03.2014 - 12.2015
Apprenticeship Fitting And Turning - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Germiston Technical College.
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