Abigail Jacobs

Detail Press Operator with nearly four years of experience operating hydraulic and mechanical presses within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Proficient in tooling setup, production equipment operation, and process quality inspections in accordance with automotive and industrial standards. Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety, 5S principles, TPM practices, and the reduction of operational downtime.

Possesses sound knowledge of assembly procedures, basic machinery troubleshooting, and safe material-handling practices. A dependable team member with a proven ability to achieve production targets while maintaining zero-defect quality standards.

Press Operator - Schaeffler (Luk Africa)

• Set up and change dies, tooling and melds safely using overhead cranes or lifting aids
• Read job cards, blueprints, follow instructions to know part specs, tonnage, speed and cycle times
• Load raw materials, blanks, and sheets into the press and operate press controls.
• Adjust press settings pressure stroke length, speed feed rates for different materials
• Inspect parts during production for defects cracks, burrs, warping incorrect stamping
• Keep work area clean 5s remove scrap, oil spills and metal offcuts
• Report any unsafe conditions or near misses immediately

Order processor, National Ship Chandlers - National Ship Chandlers (Port Elizabeth) - Port Elizabeth

• Receptionist duties continue while being in this position.
• Ensuring monthly targets are reached for the branch.
• Ensuring timely and efficient responses to challenges.
• Following up on outstanding signed and stamped invoices.
• Updating & controlling of daily reports.
• Providing service and support to clients.
• Freight forwarding- Sending documents off for XES/SAD500 and EAS approval. (Customs clearance)
• Data capturing and capturing sales quotations on the ERP system & sending off to clients.
• End to end sales process.
• Creating purchase orders & goods to receipt for buy-out items.
• Placing Purchase orders with vendors & ensuring stock is received.
• Corresponding with agents regarding vessel ETA's and delivery schedules.
• Generating Invoices and Delivery Notes for services rendered.
• Control daily mail queue & correspondence.

Administrator Receptionist & Debtors / creditors - National Ship Chandlers (Port Elizabeth) - Port Elizabeth

• Answering telephone calls, taking messages and directing calls to relevant department.
• Arranging appointments.
• Sending through relevant documentation to head office and filing of invoices.
• All admin related duties
• Ordering and control of stationery and staff refreshments.
• Generating invoices and delivery notes for services rendered.
• Maintaining of attendance register.
• Assisting with Debtors and Creditors queries.

General Worker - Exact Clothing

• Product knowledge where needed to clients.
• Drive sales through engaging with clients.
• General work (housekeeping, packing, order receiving)

Matric - Bertram Senior Secondary School (2016)