ARTISAN- BOILERMAKER A focused and experienced Metal fabricator by profession, currently aspiring for a position that will enables and creates value addition in an organisation and where Fabrication/ Welding prowess will be harnessed. I am a skilfully competent professional with over 26 years of proven mining experience from three major Mining Companies in Zambia, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited(ZCCM) Konkola Copper Mine(KCM) and currently First Quantum Minerals (FQM), maintaining, Fabricating and Rehabilitating mobile and fixed Process plant items and equipment in sections such as Smelter, Fabrication workshop, High Pressure Leach, Crushing, conveyor belt steel structure, Milling, Floatation, Oxygen and Acid Plants. COMPETENCY AND ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully completed a three-year training in Metal Fabrication sponsored by the then Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited(ZCCM) and was awarded a craft Certificate Good command of Pronto navigation and an official language being English. Underwent short course in Metal types identifications, Welding Positions, Processes and applications, electrodes and welding wires identification. Handling and operating workshop equipment and machinery such as Rollers, Guillotine, Plasma cutting, Benders and Over Head Cranes. Excellent ability to interpret complex fabrication drawings and pattern development. Experienced in fabrication, maintenance and rehabilitation of Tanks, Segmental back bends Reducers, Transformers, Chutes, Steel structure, Hoppers, platforms, Stair cases, Trommel Screens, Crushers, Vibrator screens. Feed and Discharge Chutes, skirt boards, launders, liners, various types of pipes work such as Tee, Swept Tee and Y- Pieces of equal and unequal diameters. In house trained and conversant with Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG), Oxy-acetylene/Propane handling and Cutting, Carbon Gouging and MMAW (Stick Welding), Tungsten Inert Gas Welding(TIG) Basic Rigging and Tele Handler operations Capable of executing functions to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and trade standards and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the work area both during and after completing a job/task. Conversant with: Geometrical Pattern Development Drawing Interpretations, Pattern Development, layout and Component Fabrications. Workshop Equipment such as Rollers, Pedestal Drilling Machine, Overhead Cranes Workplace Coaching skills. Welding and Cutting. Hack Bolting Basic Rigging AREA OF EXPERTISE Oxy-fuel Welding| Steel structural Fabrication and Erection. | Testing and Inspection of Materials| Metal cutting| Measuring instruments Fabrication Tools and Equipment, Heat Treatment and distortion control
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.