Kizito Matsika

* Conducting scheduled preventive maintenance in with CMMS schedules to reduce unplanned downtime .

* Carrying out daily plant checks and plant machine start ups following Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).

* Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruptions to production

* Carrying out of new installations , upgrades and commissioning of new plant and equipment.

* Collaborating with electricians , operators and production teams to identify recurring issues and suggest improvements.

* Completing shift reports and maintenance records accurately and in time

* Maintaining and improving OH&S and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)standards in the workplace

* Coaching operators to improve their knowledge and skills.

• Leading a team of Artisans to manufacture FMCG conveyors and bottling machinery
• Carrying out plant and machine Audits and coming out with recommendations to improve machine performance .
• Upgrading and rebuilding of automated packaging and bottling machinery including bottle washers, labellers, bottle fillers etc
• Manufacturing and installation of new high speed bottling equipment including bottle casers, uncasers,palletizers,etc
• Assisting in managing both material and Human Resources to manufacture and complete projects
• Leading a team of technicians in contacting safety talks to minimise accidents at the workplace
• Attending to machine breakdowns on various FMCG plant including Coca Cola, Heineken and South African Brewery(SAB)

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
• Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
• Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
• Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
• Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
• Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized disruptions to project timelines.
• Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, preventing downtime.
• Reduced machinery breakdowns with proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
• Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to and promoting all safety protocols during machinery maintenance.