Summary
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Work history
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Kevin La Cock

Havant

Summary

As a skilled NC grinder and machinist, I have extensive experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining NC grinding machines, including Lidköping models. I am proficient in producing high-precision components with tolerances down to 1 micron for the hydraulic valve industry. I am also competent in reading technical drawings and using various measurement instruments. I am known for my strong work ethic, consistently exceeding productivity targets while maintaining quality and safety standards. I am flexible with working hours and available for extra hours and weekend work as needed.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Machine Operator NC Grinder

Danfoss
Havant
08.2021 - 09.2025
  • Set up and operated NC grinding machines, producing spools for hydraulic valves.
  • Produced high-precision parts to customer specifications within tight tolerances.
  • Conducted in-process inspections using micrometers, vernier calipers, and gauges.
  • Monitored machine performance and carried out wheel dressing to maintain accuracy.


Machine Operator

Africa Auto Masters
Johannesburg
05.2009 - 06.2021

• Cylinder head rebuilding, welding, stitching, surface grinding, and pressure testing

• Surface grinding of blocks, heads, and manifolds.

• Crankshaft crack testing, grinding, and alignment



Machine Operator

Pasco engineering
Johannesburg
05.2003 - 01.2009

• Conrod resizing, alignment, press-fit, and fit & machine of small end bushes

• Block reboring, resleeving, honing, welding, cam bush fitting, and line boring

• General engineering and making of pins, bushes, shafts, and milling

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Ermelo GS College
01.1997 - 01.1999

Skills

  • NC Grinding Machine Setup & Operation
  • Blueprint / Technical Drawing Interpretation
  • Precision Measuring Instruments (Micrometers, Verniers, Gauges, CMM)
  • Grinding Wheel Selection & Dressing
  • Tolerance Control up to ±0001mm
  • Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Lean Manufacturing / 5S Principles

References

Kyle Peace, Danfoss Supervisor, 07547139668

Hobbies and Interests

Gardening, Dog activities

Timeline

Machine Operator NC Grinder

Danfoss
08.2021 - 09.2025

Machine Operator

Africa Auto Masters
05.2009 - 06.2021

Machine Operator

Pasco engineering
05.2003 - 01.2009

National Senior Certificate -

Ermelo GS College
01.1997 - 01.1999
Kevin La Cock