Siwapiwe Sixubane

Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Manufacturing Specialist with hands-on experience in automotive press-shop operations and component assembly. Proven track record in executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conducting precise visual quality inspections, and identifying product defects under tight production schedules. Equipped with a Data Capturing Certificate and warehouse logistics experience, offering a versatile skill set that bridges high-precision factory floor operations with accurate technical documentation.

Machine Operator / Press Shop Operator at Praga Technical (2026-01 – Present)

• Safely operate heavy production press machines to manufacture high-quality automotive vehicle components.
• Maintain strict compliance with established SOPs, work instructions, and strict workplace safety/PPE guidelines.
• Load raw materials accurately into machinery and remove completed components, preventing damage or defects.
• Monitor active machine operations and hourly production outputs to consistently hit factory shift targets.
• Conduct rigorous visual inspections of finished components to identify and isolate non-conforming items.
• Report machine abnormalities, maintenance faults, and quality discrepancies immediately to supervisors.
• Log daily production output metrics and complete shift logbooks accurately to support trace-ability.
• Implement housekeeping and 5S principles daily to keep the production zone clean, organized, and safe.

Welding Trainee at Praga Technical (2026-01 – Present)

• Assisted with basic welding, component preparation, and general manufacturing activities under strict supervision.
• Prepared raw materials, hand tools, and workshop equipment for upcoming fabrication tasks.
• Maintained a clean, incident-free workspace while working directly around high-heat welding equipment.
• Demonstrated rapid technical learning agility by adapting quickly to practical engineering workshop tools.

Retail & Warehouse Assistant at Edcon Group (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Supported receiving and dispatch operations by accurately picking, packing, scanning, and sorting merchandise.
• Conducted routine inventory cycles, stock counting, and stock-control audits to minimize variances.
• Inspected incoming products for correct labelling, secure packaging, and systematic warehouse storage.
• Collaborated closely with shift teams to achieve high-volume operational targets in a fast-paced environment.

National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Phakamisa High School (2017-12)