Robotics Technician (Frames Plant) at Ford Motor Company SA (2023-09 – Present)
- Support and develop short term actions through the paynter processes and reviews
- Develop weekend work plans and ensure spares and consumables are available to complete scheduled tasks in responsible areas
- Basic administration of maintenance documents for corrective actions resolution
- Ensure Integrity in work tasks undertaken and identify improvement opportunities Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA's) are implemented
- Fault finding ability, Electrical and Mechanical
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Siemens S7 and Allen Bradly PLC fault finding and programming skills
- Kawasaki BX, MX, ZX series Robot fault finding, repair and programming skill
- HMI –Win CC Scada, Allen Bradley Panel View fault finding ability
- SEW – Drive fault finding and programming skill
- Robotic welding experience (Resistance/MIG)
Production Artisan Team Leader (Frames Plant) at Ford Motor Company SA (2022-06 – 2023-08)
Duties
- Ensure compliance to the Quality Operating System and coach team members as required
- Confirm proper tools are being utilized to ensure product and process quality
- Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination
- Coach and support Team Leaders to achieve SQDCPME objectives through standardized work
- Assist Work Groups as required to maintain production flow consistent with cycle time requirements
- Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team
- Verify and maintain documentation (OJT, Versatility, and Mandatory Training)
- Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair
- 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
- Plan and execute maintenance activities in line with Maintenance Operating System (MOS)
- Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA's) are implemented
- Troubleshoot equipment problems (Electrically, Mechanically)
- Robot teaching and program modifications
- Proven Experience in Kawasaki/ Kuka Robots
- PLC fault finding and programming in ladder
- Experience in Allen Bradley ControlLogix/Siemens S7 PLCs
- Know how to operate and program SCADA/HMI systems
- Experience in Win CC Flex and FactoryTalk
- Ability to work autonomously, think analytically and to make sound judgements
Millwright Artisan (Body shop) at Nissan South Africa Rosslyn Plant (2021-10 – 2022-05)
Duties
- Maintaining Fanuc Robots, Kawasaki robots and Psw welding gun
- Maintaining Nelson and Tucker stud gun
- Maintaining Obara timer and weld counter
- Maintaining Demag pandents and Hoists
- Performing tip alignment and tip changes
- Fault finding on Omron PLC
- Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical/electrical nature for all equipment under engineering functional control
- Update the responsible person on progress of repairs
- File job requisition upon completion of repair
- Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation
Millwright Artisan at Feltex Automotive trim Rosslyn (2021-05 – 2021-09)
Duties
- Maintain water jet Robots (ABB)
- Maintaining and changing high frequency welder
- Maintaining heater platen
- Maintaining Presses
- Do moulding change and perform maintenance on moulds
- Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical/electrical nature for all equipment under engineering functional control
- Update the responsible person on progress of repairs
- File job requisition upon completion of repair
- Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation
- Operate the Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) to seal moulds
- Maintain mechanical equipment (indirect and direct drives, pipe systems, static seals, bearings)
Millwright Artisan at PG Group - Building Glass processing (2019-10 – 2021-05)
Duties: Electrical Maintenance
- Construct, commission and do fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks (220Vac, 110Vac, 24DC)
- Install or replace and commission electrical equipment (lighting systems; electrical cables and conductors; earth leakage unit in a low voltage circuit; metering units or measuring instruments; low and medium voltage transformers; batteries; electrical wire ways; direct current (DC) machines three phase AC electrical circuits, machines and control gear)
- Wire and commission three phase electrical circuits
- Inspect and clean (electrical machines; enhanced safety apparatus; electrical motors)
- Test and inspect a three-phase industrial/commercial installation
- Inspect and maintain electrical equipment (electrical distribution boards, panels and enclosures; intrinsically safe apparatus; lighting systems; high mast lighting structures; batteries (UPS, Generator); low voltage switchgear; unit protection devices on transformers; AC or DC drive units; (DC) machines; electric power tools; three phase AC machines and control gear; AC motor control gear)
- Replace electrical equipment (electrical cables; faulty components in a distribution board; three-phase electrical motor between 5,5 kW and 75 kW)
- Fault find and repair (Domestic appliances; single phase alternating current (AC) systems; three phase voltage electrical circuits)
- Disconnect and connect electric motors
- Handle and care for electrical earthing gear and related equipment
- Joint low voltage cables
- Troubleshoot on programmable logic controllers
- Perform routine maintenance
- Align machines and equipment
- Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation
- Commission and refurbish machines / equipment
- Operate and monitor a drilling, lathe, Milling and surface grinding machine to produce simple components
- Perform basic Arc, CO2, Brazzing and TIG welding of metals
- Grind tools and drill bits
- Maintain mechanical equipment (indirect and direct drives, pipe systems, static seals, bearings, direct drives, dynamic seals, heat exchangers and pressure vessels, lubricating systems, pumps, conveyor systems, compressors, fluid power/pneumatic/vacuum systems, gearboxes, safety valves)
- Servicing of Bavelloni CNC and Washing machines (Horizontal and vertical)
- Receive Maintenance Schedules, interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair work
- Generate Job Requisitions for scheduled maintenance work (type of repair or maintenance, spares, quantities, time)
- Transport tools, equipment and spares to the work site
- Isolate equipment, perform lockouts and make the work area safe
- Conduct Preventive Maintenance activities
- Perform change overs in the production environment
- Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical/electrical nature for all equipment under engineering functional control
- Update the responsible person on progress of repairs
- Escalate the problem to the next level if it cannot be resolved successfully
- Capture all information related to the breakdown to aid in determining the root cause
- File job requisition upon completion of repair
Millwright Artisan (Body Shop) at BMW Rosslyn Plant (2016-05 – 2019-10)
F30 Model - Start up and shut down of the production line, attending breakdowns, Fitting and replacement of pumps, Commissioning and maintaining industrial robots (KUKA Robots KRC2), Replacing welding Guns and Grippers on Kuka robots hence do spot optimisation. Install, test and program S7-300 and S7-400 Siemens PLC. Assembling and commissioning of pneumatics and hydraulics system.
Area of Expertise: PLC fault finding, Mechanical and Electrical Fault finding, Preventative maintenance, motor testing and commissioning, Mechanical and Electrical installation, Replacing sealer drums and Servicing of Dozers. Able to read technical manuals and schematic diagrams. Operating of CNC Lathe and Milling machine. G01 Model - Start up and shut down of the production line, attending breakdowns, Fitting and replacement of pumps, maintaining industrial robots (KUKA Robots KRC4), Replacing welding Guns and Grippers on Kuka robots hence do spot optimisation. Assembling and commissioning of pneumatics and hydraulics system. Fault finding on Siemens PLC 1500f
Mechatronics Learnership at BMW Technical training Centre (Rosslyn Plant) (2013-03 – 2016-02)
