Gugulethu More

Qualified Instrumentation Mechanician with extensive experience in manufacturing and packaging environments, including process instrumentation, equipment maintenance, calibration, fault-finding, troubleshooting, quality support and production operations. Experienced in maintaining reliable plant equipment, identifying equipment problems, interpreting technical drawings and manuals, and supporting safe, efficient production. Strong background in packaging machinery, process monitoring, pneumatic equipment, first-level maintenance, 5S and continuous improvement.

Brewing Instrumentation Artisan – Acting Capacity at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2024-06 – 2025-09)

• Performed instrumentation maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on plant equipment.
• Conducted calibration, testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Worked on transmitters, control valves, switches, sensors and other field instrumentation.
• Assisted with planned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnosed instrumentation faults and restored equipment to operational condition.
• Followed safety procedures, maintenance standards and work permits.
• Worked closely with production, electrical and mechanical teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Completed maintenance documentation, job cards and equipment record.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Monitor spare-parts, tools and technical manual requirements while maintaining workshop 5S standards.

Quality Instrumentation Technician at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2022-06 – 2023-08)

• Maintain and calibrate plant quality laboratory instruments to support accurate measurement and product quality.
• Prepare verification samples for instrument calibration and verification activities.
• Conduct process-sample analyses using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Support compliance with food safety and quality management systems.
• Identify non-conformances and follow out-of-control procedures.
• Remove damaged instruments, repair components and restore equipment functionality.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to determine equipment and process problems.
• Clean, adjust and inspect instruments and pneumatic equipment, including checking for air leaks.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Monitor spare-parts, tools and technical manual requirements while maintaining workshop 5S standards.

Instrumentation Apprentice at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2019-04 – 2022-05)

• Repaired, maintained and calibrated process measurement instruments, including level, temperature, pressure and pH instruments.
• Applied knowledge of instrument operating principles and calibration procedures.
• Read and interpreted electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Developed a technical understanding of control-system architecture, including PLCs, servers, workstations and network switches.
• Supported safe, dependable and cost-conscious technical solutions.

BOP / Packaging Machine Operator at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2012-11 – 2019-03)

• Operated packaging processes and machinery, including start-up, shutdown and normal running.
• Completed brand and pack changes while maintaining production standards.
• Performed waste-management activities and monitored process performance.
• Completed in-depth cleaning and first-level maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Maintained a safe and healthy working environment.

World Class Manufacturing Facilitator Trainee at Anheuser-Busch InBev (2014-06 – 2015-06)

• Supported the leadership strategic plan and packaging-department development activities.
• Participated in production meetings, audit effectiveness, compliance activities and work-instruction updates.
• Supported operators with process-monitoring improvements and SIC process training.
• Reviewed team problem-solving effectiveness, work instructions, job designs and CAP assessment adherence.

Instrumentation Trade Test in Instrumentation – Trade Test

ODETDP: Education and Training Practitioner in Education and Training – Petra Institute of Development (2023-09)

Instrumentation N3 in Instrumentation – Overcomers Training College (2021-08)

N5 Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering – Tshwane South College / Tshwane North College (2010 – 2010)

NQF 3 Packaging Learnership in Packaging – FoodBev SETA

Matric – Kgomotso Comprehensive High School (2002 – 2002)