Standford Kekane

Detail-oriented CNC Machinist with over 20 years experience in mining, engineering, rail, CNC programming Fanuc Siemens Kipware, hydraulic and slurry pump components.

CNC Machinist / Turner Machinist / CNC Programmer - Hilltop Engineering

(2024-11 - 2026-03)

• Operated & programmed CNC lathes and turning centres for high-precision components
• Interpreted technical drawings and controls (Fanuc/Siemens) to optimize machining processes
• Performed tool setting, offset adjustments, and first-off inspections to ensure quality standards.

CNC Turner / Machinist - DDDLI Constructions

(2023-01 - 2024-04)

• Machined precision components on CNC turning lathes for construction projects
• Performed routine maintenance, tool changes, and equipment setup to maintain production efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality control

Turner Machinist - NKANGALA MINING

(2021-11 - 2022-01)

• Machined and turned components for mining equipment to strict tolerances
• Set up and operated conventional and CNC turning machinery
• Performed meticulous quality checks to ensure components met strict engineering tolerances

Machinist - STROCAM MINING

(2021-02 - 2021-09)

• Produced machined parts for mining operations with accuracy and repeatability
• Maintained and serviced machinery to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Conducted dimensional checks using micrometers, vernier calipers, and bore gauges

CNC Lathe programming using Kipware - AUDIE STEEL ENGINEERING

(2020-07 - 2020-12)

Produced precision components for slurry valves - ENDETO ENGINEERING

(2018-08 - 2019-01)

Machined precision parts for slurry valve assembles - EDART SLURRY VALVES

(2017-11 - 2018-07)

Manufactured bolts, nuts, and flanges using CNC Lathe & VMC - ENGINEERING COMMODITY SERVICES

(2014-06 - 2016-07)

Machining of slurry pump components to specification - WEIR MINERALS

(2013-01 - 2013-06)

CNC boring, apprenticeship and provided mentoring to junior tradespeople - TRANSNET RAIL ENGINEERING

(2004-05 - 2012-10)

Trade Test Certificate - Turner Machinist - Indlela (2006)

Tshwane North College (2003)

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) (2004)