SHEPERD CHIKUHUHU
Liverpool
Summary
Adept Fabricator Welder with a solid background in welding and fabrication, honed through experiences at Kim Fabrication and Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Co. Skilled in material prepping and hand/power tools, with a knack for enhancing safety and efficiency. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to project demands, ensuring top-notch results.
Highly meticulous and reliable with exceptional attention to detail and superior work ethic, a multitasker able to work under pressure with little or no supervision at all. Knowledgeable in Health and Safety at workplace procedures and protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator Welder
Kim Fabrication
02.2011 - 05.2024
- Pattern development
- Fabrication of various mining components
- Pipework
- Maintenance of worn out jobs
- Mig/Co2 Welding
- Interpretation of drawings
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
Fabricator Welder
Clayville Engineering Workshop
02.2007 - 12.2010
- Blue print reading and detailing.
- Modification of structures to suit new specifications.
- Structural work
- Plate work
- Pipe work
- Participation in safety meetings, job risk assessments.
- MIG / C02 welding
Apprenticeship Trainee
Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Co (ZISCO)
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Completed comprehensive Fabricator apprenticeship program, successfully learning essential trade skills.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Studied building codes and regulations to confirm compliance with safety and construction standards.
Education
No Degree - Fabrication Engineering
Kwekwe Polytechnical College
Kwekwe Zimbabwe01.2004
High School Diploma -
Shungu High School
Kwekwe ZIMBABWE12.1994
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Material prepping
- Welding and fabrication
- Installation and maintenance
- Extensive Fabricator construction welding background
- Exellent listening and communication skills
- Highly flexible
- Confident Driver
Additional Information
REFERENCES
1. Emmanuel Mashaba (Workshop Manager - Kim Fabrication)
Manny@kimfabrication.co.za
2. Felix Chirairo (Manager Ziscosteel)
felix.chirariro@gmail.com
3. Takudzwa Mawire (Character)
takudzwa.p.mawire@gmail.com
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Fabricator Welder
Kim Fabrication
02.2011 - 05.2024
Fabricator Welder
Clayville Engineering Workshop
02.2007 - 12.2010
Apprenticeship Trainee
Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Co (ZISCO)
01.2004 - 12.2007
No Degree - Fabrication Engineering
Kwekwe Polytechnical College
High School Diploma -
Shungu High School
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