Michael Van Niekerk

MATERIAL TAKE-OFF FROM FABRICATION DRAWINGS. PLATE DEVELOPMENTS SUCH AS LOBSTER BACK BENDS, CONES, SQUARE TO ROUNDS ETC. PRODUCE TEMPLATES FROM DEVELOPMENTS FOR MATERIAL CUTTING.

Boilermaker at ADVANCED WELDING SERVICES (2007-08 – 2021-06)

• MATERIAL TAKE-OFF FROM FABRICATION DRAWINGS.
• PLATE DEVELOPMENTS SUCH AS LOBSTER BACK BENDS, CONES, SQUARE TO ROUNDS ETC.
• PRODUCE TEMPLATES FROM DEVELOPMENTS FOR MATERIAL CUTTING.
• ASSEMBLY OF FABRICATIONS BY MEANS OF TACKING.
• CHECK AND CONFIRM COMPLETED FABRICATIONS TO FABRICATED DRAWINGS.
• DRAFTING FOR ADVANCED WELDING SERVICES BY USING AUTO CAD 2015

QUALIFIED CATEGORY 5 BOILERMAKER at DANGO & DIENENTHAUL (2019-11 – Present)

ANGLO AMERICAN SMELTERS BUILDING OF STOKING CASRS, AND MANUFACTURING OF MUDGUNS AND DRILL FOR SMELTING OPERATIONS.

• SITE BOILERMAKER INSTALATION ON FURNACES, RAILS AND MACHINES.

Boilermaker at Traxtion Sheltam (Pty) Ltd (2023-06 – Present)

• Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary class 33 + U20s + AFRO 4000 locomotive.
• Align structures Cab fabrication (Aluminium 4043 matt as well as Mild steel), rebuild super structure on locomotive bed.
• Align structures or plate sections to assemble motor, aux gen and or other components.
• Straightening and repairs done to wheels and main frames (Bogies, Cast iron).
• Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles etc.
• Inspect and repair steam and hydraulic pipe lines fittings, such as safety valves, regulators and conduit’s.
• rust repairs strip and repair.

N3 – KEMPTON COLLEGE (2004)

ADVANCED BOILERMAKING – EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE CC (2011-05)

PRACTICAL – EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE CC (2011-11)