Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu
Bulawayo
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in machine operation and maintenance, notably at Titan Drilling. Demonstrated expertise in quality control inspection and problem-solving abilities, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing team productivity and implementing comprehensive safety protocols, achieving exceptional levels of workplace safety and operational excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Weaver
Bulawayo Home Industries
- Adjusted machine heating mechanisms, tensions and speeds to produce Type products.
- Collaborated with designers to create exclusive fabrics for high-end fashion brands.
- Studied guides, loom patterns, samples and specification sheets to determine machine setup requirements.
- Threaded yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers of Type machines.
Boilermaker
ABJ Engineering
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
Boilermaker
Titan Drilling
01.2013 - Current
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections of boiler systems and components.
- Improved team productivity with comprehensive training sessions on boiler operations and safety protocols.
Education
Boilermaking / Plating-Welding - Metallurgical Engineering
Westgate Industrial Training Centre
Bulawayo 08.2017
O Level - Metallurgical Engineering
Mzilikazi
Bulawayo 11.2010
Skills
- Quality control inspection
- Safety protocol
- Health and safety compliance
- Material sourcing
- Machine set up
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine Operation
- Material Handling
- Machine adjustment
- Safety Protocols
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Adaptability
- Technical understanding
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Boilermaker
Titan Drilling
01.2013 - Current
Weaver
Bulawayo Home Industries
Boilermaker
ABJ Engineering
Boilermaking / Plating-Welding - Metallurgical Engineering
Westgate Industrial Training Centre
O Level - Metallurgical Engineering
Mzilikazi
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