Leigh Melvin

Factory Supervisor, Qualified and Coded Welder with 16+ years of welding, fabrication and manufacturing experience, progressing from 4G coded welding and Welding Foreman to Production and Factory Supervisor. Experienced in leading welding, fabrication, bending, laser cutting, machine shop, assembly, dispatch and stores operations, while supervising teams, coordinating workflow and maintaining production standards. Holds NQF Level 2 Welding training and Welder Performance Certifications in SMAW, with a strong focus on quality, safety, productivity and efficient factory operations.

Factory Supervisor at Laser Junction (2022-01 – 2026-12)

• Responsible for the overall operations of the Bending, Laser Cutting, Welding, Fabrication and Machine Shop departments
• Coordinate workflow and production activities between departments
• Allocate work and monitor production activities and progress
• Manage production staff and provide direction
• Monitor production progress and address workflow issues
• Monitor the use of materials, machinery and production equipment
• Ensure completed work meets required quality standards
• Coordinate materials and completed work between departments
• Ensure machinery and equipment are operated correctly and safely
• Maintain good housekeeping and organisation throughout the factory
• Promote workplace health and safety
• Serve as Safety Representative under the OSH Act
• Identify and report workplace safety risks
• Ensure production priorities are communicated to relevant departments

4G Coded Welder at Aveng Grinaker (2016-01 – 2021-12)

• Perform 4G coded welding on structural, piping and industrial components
• Carry out welding in accordance with approved welding procedures and specifications
• Perform SMAW welding to required quality and welding standards
• Read and interpret welding drawings, specifications and job requirements
• Prepare joints and surfaces prior to welding
• Complete welding work to required dimensions, alignment and quality standards
• Inspect welds and identify defects requiring correction or repair
• Carry out welding repairs where required to achieve acceptable weld quality
• Work with supervisors, boilermakers, pipe fitters and other trades to complete assigned work
• Maintain welding equipment, tools and work areas in safe working condition
• Follow prescribed welding procedures, safety requirements and site rules
• Use appropriate PPE and maintain safe working practices in high-risk industrial environments
• Participate in refinery, maintenance, shutdown and construction-related welding activities as required
• Maintain productivity while meeting required quality and safety standards

Production Supervisor at Aluglass (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Production Supervisor – Welding, Fabrication and Assembly

• Supervise daily welding, fabrication and assembly activities
• Coordinate workflow between welding, fabrication and assembly
• Allocate work and monitor production activities
• Supervise production staff and provide direction
• Monitor production progress and address workflow issues
• Ensure completed work meets required quality standards
• Monitor the use of materials and production equipment
• Ensure work is completed safely and efficiently

Welding Foreman at Javelin Trucking (2000-01 – 2014-12)

• Supervise welding activities and provide direction to welding staff
• Allocate welding work and monitor progress against production requirements
• Coordinate welding and fabrication work to support operational requirements
• Monitor welding quality and ensure completed work meets required standards
• Carry out and oversee welding and fabrication work as required
• Monitor the use of welding materials, tools and equipment
• Ensure welding equipment and tools are used correctly and safely
• Identify and address welding and production issues
• Maintain good housekeeping and organisation within the welding work area
• Promote safe working practices and ensure appropriate PPE is used

Grade 11 – Arena Park Secondary School

NQF Level 2 in Certification in Welding – Samson School of Welding (2013-01 – 2013-12)

NQF Level 2 in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – Samson School of Welding (2013-01 – 2013-12)

NQF Level 2 in Manual Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Samson School of Welding (2013-01 – 2013-12)