Lucas Thobejane

Experienced production and manufacturing professional with extensive experience in rubber production, press operation, mill lining, heavy moulding, material handling and production supervision. Experienced in supervising employees, planning daily production activities, monitoring safety and quality, achieving production targets and maintaining good housekeeping standards. Strong practical experience operating and working around forklifts, cranes, rubber presses, moulding equipment and mill lining processes.

Holds training and certificates in health and safety, first aid, basic rigging, lifting equipment, working at height, confined spaces, crane and forklift operation. A hardworking, committed and motivated individual who works well under pressure and works effectively with people at different levels.

Production Rubber Supervisor - METSO MINERALS SA (PTY) LTD

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Planned and organised daily production schedules to support the achievement of production targets.
• Supervised production employees and monitored daily work activities.
• Monitored employees' compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Conducted morning toolbox talks and reminded employees about safe working procedures.
• Ensured employees had the required PPE and wore it correctly and consistently.
• Checked materials before they were issued to operators for production.
• Monitored production activities to ensure daily targets were achieved.
• Conducted quality inspections to ensure work met required standards.
• Prepared and submitted production reports to the Production Manager at the end of shifts.
• Operated forklifts to distribute materials to operators and support efficient production processes.
• Operated cranes to assist operators with the movement of materials and equipment.
• Monitored housekeeping and ensured employees maintained clean and safe working areas.
• Used safety harnesses when required during work at height.
• Assisted and attended to injured employees and provided first-aid assistance where required.
• Worked with Human Resources on employee disciplinary matters where necessary.

Press Rubber Operator - METSO MINERALS SA (PTY) LTD

(2007-01 - 2017-12)

• Operated rubber press machinery in a production environment.
• Checked machine temperatures before and during production.
• Checked mould temperatures and gauges to ensure they were within the required operating range.
• Loaded and offloaded rubber presses.
• Monitored the pressing process and reported issues where necessary.
• Performed general housekeeping within the work area.
• Followed workplace health and safety procedures.

Press Rubber Operator - ALLAN MASKEW (PTY) LTD

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

• Operated rubber press machinery and monitored the production process.
• Checked machine and mould temperatures and gauges.
• Loaded and offloaded the press.
• Maintained good housekeeping in the work area.
• Followed workplace health and safety procedures.

Mill Section Attendant - CONSOLIDATED MERCHISON MINE

(2001-01 - 2004-12)

• Ensured that water and ore were correctly measured.
• Monitored the mill section and production process.
• Controlled and monitored spillage underneath equipment.
• Maintained good housekeeping in the work area.
• Followed workplace safety procedures.

Grade 12 / Matric - Phangasasa High School (1998-12)