Jane Gichu
Forward thinking production engineer seeking to design and establish efficient manufacturing system from scratch
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I am a committed and passionate individual with hands on experience in fabrication, machining and mechanical design. Passionate about manufacturing, machine maintenance, CAD (AutoCAD) and practical engineering solutions.
Experience
MECHANICAL ATTACHÉ - Clintiff Engineering / Fabrication LTD - Ruiru kimbo
(2026-05 - 2026-07)
Attached at Clintiff Engineering / Fabrication LTD Ruiru kimbo I worked in partnership with the Mechanical production department in manufacturing processes
- operated milling machine to execute face, plain, end and angular milling as well as machining precise slots and keyways
- managed thermal distortion and material properties by applying thermal dynamics principles during TIG, MIG and MMA welding on sheet metal and structural steel
- utilized oxy-fuel gas cutting for process profiling, dismantling and preparation for heavy metal stock
- Applied fluid mechanics principles to manufacture and thread specialized, leak proof internal/external adapters used in water drilling pipe network
- Applied precision machining on lathes including, facing, taper turning, chamfering to produce custom industrial bushing
- Manufactured heavy duty components by cutting, shaping and threading high tensile u-bolts for industrial transport trucks
- Interpreted 2D AutoCAD blueprints and technical drawings to accurately machine, fabricate and assemble components within strict workshop tolerances
- Maintained a zero incident safety record by adhering strictly to workshop protocols keeping machine well lubricated and monitoring chip formation during high load cuts
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
- made full body of trucks with other technicians
- Performed routine maintenance of lathe, milling machines and welding equipments were cleaned and calibrated daily
- Assisted in technical schematics troubleshoot mechanical faults and ensure precise alignment
- Diagnosed mechanical faults in rotating equipments, gearbox to prevent machine failure
NATIONAL SERVICE - NAIROBI HOLDING UNIT (NHU) - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE - Nairobi
(2023-05 - 2023-12)
For Social Transformation and Resocialization program. In-charge of the National service servicemen at the NYS headquarters
PARAMILITARY TRAINING - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE - Gilgil
(2022-09 - 2023-03)
National Youth Service Paramilitary Training
- Physical Training (to be physically and mentally fit)
- First Aid (basic skills on emergencies that may occur at a work place)
- Fire Fighting (basic knowledge on how to deal with fire outbreak)
- NYS Act (to make an individual be a citizen who respects the law and any other laid down instructions)
- Survival skills (enable threat detection at an early opportunity)
- Team work (to be a leader and team player)
- Foot Drills (enabling alertness)
- Endurance (preparing to work in any environment and situation)
Education
DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (PRODUCTION OPTION) - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE (2024-09 - 2026-08)
CERTIFICATE - PROFESSIONAL IN COMPUTER PACKAGES - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - NDIA-INI GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL (2018-01 - 2022-12)
CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - KIAMUYA PRIMARY SCHOOL (2008 - 2017)