Avela Gcebele

I am seeking a working environment that will allow me to contribute my skills, experience to further development and achieve growth within the organization.

Quality Lab Supervisor - SFC Climate SA

(2025-09)

• Manage a team of Lab Technician and analysis including training and performance reviews.
• Maintain calibration records and functionality of lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Quality procedures and industry standard.
• Oversee receiving process and raw materials testing.
• Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory operations in support of production.
• Generate test results and communicate findings to relevant developments.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality assurance team to resolving issues.
• Provide regular feedback to the Quality Manager.
• Product Audit
• Part of 8D Problem solving team
• Internal and external cleanliness analysis
• Water content analysis
• Cross sections analysis

Quality Controller - SFC Solutions Climate SA

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

Conduct process validation inspections which which include:

• Nipple Break force - Checking the breaking point - Record the findings
• Wall thickness / Quality control measurements. - Sample from machines to be sectioned and measured every two hours. - Visual checks are done for any irregularities and all finding are documented. - Microscope is used to check cracks/splits in the material. - Computer program is used to measure Wall thickness of parts. - Report any undersized measurement.
• Receiving incoming goods.- Identify Batch by labelling with Description, part number, container number, name and date - Taking 10 pieces of each per batch. - Check the relevant receiving inspection or drawing - If the parts are OK stamp 'OK sticker' inform storesOCC not to book the material - If NOK parts are found, place on 'Hold for Quality Sticker' inform storesOCC not to book the material onto the system and contact Quality Manager - Determine the amount of moisture in the part.
• Surface Tension test - To test samples from Durr department after wash as well as at RPE department. -Apply the ink to the surface of the tube.
• Production Audits - Checking first off's and production in process. - Inspect products to ensure that they meet Quality requirements. - Check products using technical drawing and fixtures.
• Report writing - Test reports - Process validation reports.

Machine Operator (Assembling department) - SMA Engineering

(2022-04 - 2024-12)

Assembling the pipe with the Reister Machine:

• Gauge parts
• Putting O-rings on parts
• Inserting pins and protection Guards in the pipes using Pneumatics machine
• Assembling the pipe with Reister machine
• Inspecting the pipe
• Testing the pipes with Sieler machine
• Checking the fitment of the pipe on the jig fixture
• Labelling ( bar codes), put on the cabs and scan the pipe
• Inserting studs and valves
• Assembling the pipes manually - Alignment of pipe on the jig

Quality Inspector - ChrisnetSA at Janfeng site

(2021-05 - 2022-04)

Monitor operations to unsure that they meet production standards:

• Checking defects such as foreign objects, Open threads, Misalignment stitching, Burn marks, Dents, Loose stitching, Broken pins, Expired material, Lines, Cuts, Wavy Stitching, Short material, Folded material, Orange peel
• Inspect C clips, A clips, Rosets, Tall cover and Felf tapes
• Inspect and measure the stitching
• Putting bar code (labels) and scan
• First offs
• Accept and reject products
• Read blueprint and measurements
• Compilation of report

In-service training - Transnet National Port Authority

(2016-02 - 2017-01)

• Preventative maintenance
• Inspect mechanical parts such as motors, belts, drivers, Fluid level of ( Crane, Captains, Valves, Pump) and perform other Maintenance activities.
• Viewing inspection finding and compilation of reports
• Quality control
• Help the team troubleshooting, replace and repairs any equipments
• Loading SAP maintenance works orders and materials ordering
• Machine operator and power tools such as ( Drilling press, cutting with grinding machine)
• Basic arc welding and profile cutting
• Keeping clean and tidy the working environment including equipment machinery

B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2019-01 - 2021-12)

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Walter Sisulu University (2011-02 - 2016-12)

Grade 12 - Umtiza High School (2005-01 - 2009-12)