Jane Gichu

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.

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)

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)