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Bokani Gerald Mlingwa

Boksburg,Gauteng

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in welding engineering and metal fabrication. Demonstrates proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, alongside a strong understanding of metallurgy and heat control. Adept at quality inspections, safety management, and compliance understanding, ensuring adherence to client specifications. Proven track record in project management, performance management, and staff mentoring. Exceptional communication skills combined with resourcefulness and creative thinking to drive successful outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety protocol enforcement and quality assurance perspective. Career goal: To leverage extensive welding technologies knowledge in a challenging role that fosters professional growth and innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Welding fabricator supervisor

MECH PRO TECH (pty)
Benoni, Johannesburg
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Completed complex welding tasks, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision.
  • Identified welding defects and completed swift, quality repairs.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and plans to translate customer requirements into work orders.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
  • Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
  • Leveraged knowledge of welding fabrication and structural steel to define work processes.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to non-compliance issues, implementing necessary corrective changes to avoid reoccurrence.
  • Resolved technical problems to prevent delays in production schedule.
  • Established company welding procedures, promoting best practices within the team.
  • Implemented various welding, joining and soldering techniques to meet individual project requirements.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Arranged safety, compliance and job-specific training for newly onboarded welders.
  • Performed risk assessments to evaluate project suitability and report vulnerabilities.
  • Assured equipment maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Documented technical requirements and work instructions to support accuracy and quality.
  • Assessed welder skill levels and recommended continued education opportunities to bolster skills.
  • Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
  • Assessed welding materials against engineering drawings to meet size and quality demands.
  • Managed project timelines for timely completion and delivery.
  • Monitored manufacturing and fabrication control processes to enforce adherence.
  • Supervised team of welders by ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
  • Assessed inventory levels to verify availability of supplies in alignment with production needs.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
  • Coordinated daily workflows and monitored completed work to address backlogs.
  • Implemented inspection protocols to support consistent quality levels.
  • Coordinated logistics, streamlining workflow processes.
  • Verified correct metal temperature to avoid warping, shrinkage or distortion.
  • Documented daily production data and maintained files to inform workflow management.
  • Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste and unnecessary costs.
  • Focused on continuous professional development; attended industry workshops and seminars.
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient allocation of resources.
  • Interpreted engineering blueprints to meet exact job specifications.
  • Measured materials meticulously to avoid errors in completed structures.
  • Performed quality control checks, ensuring excellent standards were met.
  • Coached and mentored high-performing welding operators to meet project requirements.
  • Reported and properly handled non-conformances to safeguard company assets.
  • Allocated labour and material resources to meet stringent production deadlines.
  • Trained new staff to ensure consistent quality in workmanship.
  • Enforced health and safety guidelines, maintaining a secure working environment.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to understand project requirements better.
  • Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.

Project Supervisor

S.A Metal group
Elandsfontein, Gauteng
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
  • Utilised industry-leading project management software to retain precise records and manage resources.
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Secured new business opportunities by conducting research and networking.
  • Made frequent project plan adjustments to meet required timelines and budget constraints.
  • Handled customer queries promptly, enhancing client satisfaction levels across multiple projects.
  • Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
  • Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Analysed industry trends to identify process improvements and business opportunities.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Monitored budget expenditures, ensuring financial responsibility and transparency throughout projects.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate cost-effective procurement deals.
  • Coordinated tasks, resulting in improved workflow and increased productivity.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Welder boilermaker

Kriel power station
Witbank, Mpumalanga
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assessed blueprints and schematics for accurate construction of boiler components.
  • Tended metal sawing machine, identifying and resolving issues affecting performance.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on boilers for optimal performance.
  • Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
  • Manipulated materials to fit specifications using swaging techniques.
  • Evaluated welding requirements and selected appropriate materials and tools to complete tasks on time and within budget.
  • Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
  • Melted and deposited metal from electrode to workpieces using MIG gun arc.
  • Reduced waste with precise calculations prior to cutting materials.
  • Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
  • Supported carpentry teams with erecting and completing mixed-material structures.
  • Repaired heavy-duty machinery, extending equipment lifespan.
  • Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc- and gas-welding equipment to weld co2 components.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
  • Interpreted engineering blueprints to meet exact job specifications.
  • Studied job orders for understanding specific instructions.
  • Verified correct metal temperature to avoid warping, shrinkage or distortion.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
  • Consistently met deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
  • Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
  • Conducted routine inspections, ensuring safety compliance at all times.
  • Implemented various welding, joining and soldering techniques to meet individual project requirements.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Read and interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding according to task specifications.
  • Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely transport large structural beams.
  • Dismantled, reassembled and reshaped parts of manufactured products.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

Charge hand

Wadeville workshop/ Kusile power station
Germiston-Witbank, South Africa
12.2007 - 08.2017
  • Led by example, fostered a culture of hard work and integrity within the team.
  • Identified process failures and highlighted opportunities to streamline production operations.
  • Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on quality or efficiency of work.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
  • Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
  • Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
  • Constructed metal components by reading detailed blueprints.
  • Detected welding defects and performed required repairs to dragline excavator buckets using hadox materials' fabricated buckstays, ducts and mine granite.
  • Evaluated welding requirements and selected appropriate materials and tools to complete tasks on time and within budget.
  • Created structures using MIG, TIG and arc welding methods.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Repaired heavy machinery parts, extending equipment life.
  • Reduced production downtime by performing regular equipment maintenance checks.
  • Welded stainless steel and aluminium materials for diverse applications.
  • Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
  • Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
  • Assessed welding materials against engineering drawings to meet size and quality demands.
  • Fabricated large steel structures to precise specifications.
  • Ensured safety regulations were adhered to, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
  • Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc- and gas-welding equipment to weld various mine structures.

Welder fabricator

Mafube colliery
Middleburg, South Africa
06.2007 - 12.2007
  • Accurately assessed welding progress against project goals by maintaining and updating daily work and material logs.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MIG, TIG and stick welding for varied project requirements.
  • Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
  • Measured materials meticulously to avoid errors in completed structures.
  • Installed cable racks
  • Fabrication of machine stands and brackets
  • Installed new parts onto machines, improving operational efficiency.
  • Worked with aluminium, silver, copper, gold, nickle and various alloys.
  • Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
  • Dismantled, reassembled and reshaped parts of manufactured products.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members for project completion.
  • Completed complex welding tasks for customer satisfaction.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Ensured safety regulations were adhered to, promoting a safe working environment.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management

Unisa
South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2017

Higher National Diploma - Vehicle body building

Polytechnical college
Zimbabwe
01.2000 - 12.2001

GCSEs - O level

Gifford Boys High
Zimbabwe
01.1993 - 12.1996

Skills

  • Training and Development
  • Reliability
  • Resource allocation understanding
  • Safety management
  • Metallurgy
  • Stress management efficiency
  • Quality inspections
  • Heat control
  • Metal fabrication
  • MIG welding proficiency
  • Communication proficiency
  • MIG, TIG and stick welding
  • Performance Management
  • Welding engineering
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Production audits
  • Hazard identification
  • Quality assurance perspective
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Structural welding
  • Safety protocol enforcement
  • Compliance understanding
  • Plasma Arc welder operation
  • Flame cutting
  • Client specification adherence
  • Welding Inspection
  • Decision making
  • Flexibility in techniques
  • Stress tolerance
  • Staff mentoring
  • Proactive initiative
  • Fire safety protocol enforcement
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Quality awareness
  • First Aid certification
  • Management system implementation
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Tool maintenance and cleaning
  • Welding technologies
  • Self-motivation
  • Spatial awareness
  • Professionalism

Affiliations

  • football, cars and travelling

Languages

English, Ndebele, Shona, Zulu
Fluent

Timeline

Welding fabricator supervisor

MECH PRO TECH (pty)
07.2020 - 12.2023

Project Supervisor

S.A Metal group
11.2018 - 06.2020

Welder boilermaker

Kriel power station
09.2017 - 10.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management

Unisa
01.2017 - 12.2017

Charge hand

Wadeville workshop/ Kusile power station
12.2007 - 08.2017

Welder fabricator

Mafube colliery
06.2007 - 12.2007

Higher National Diploma - Vehicle body building

Polytechnical college
01.2000 - 12.2001

GCSEs - O level

Gifford Boys High
01.1993 - 12.1996

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