Ludwig Pretorius
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Self-assured individual offering more than 20 years of manufacturing and production experience within the engineering industry. Highly trained in using various technology, materials and operating systems with excellent attention to detail. Flexible and poised promoting well-developed skills in programming and operating to increase efficiency and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool and Jigmaker, CNC Programmer
Aep Engineering
01.2023 - Current
- CNC lathe programmer.
- CNC lathe operator.
- Haas operating system.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure product excellence.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively maintaining a strong work ethic.
CNC Programmer
Strucmac
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Heavy engineering CNC programming and setting on HAAS horizontal milling machine.
- CNC programming and setting on HAAS lathe machine.
- CNC Programming and Setting on Skadu 4-axis machine.
- CNC preparation and design done on Edgecam.
- CNC Setting on FANUC sytems.
- Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
Production Manager
Metal Badge & Button
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Tool and Jigmaker
JDA Diamond Tooling
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Optimized tool life by conducting regular inspections, adjustments, and repairs on cutting tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
- CNC programming and setting on HAAS 5-axis.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Education
Tool And Jigmaker
Department of Labour
Olifantsfontein, South Africa2008
Skills
- Cycle Time Optimization
- CNC lathe programming, setup and operate
- Tool path design
- Troubleshooting
- Tool selection
- CNC mill programming, setup and operate
- G-Code Expertise
- Precision measuring
- Axis Configuration
- Feed rate calculation
Material and equipment knowledge
Extensive knowledge working with various manufacturing material including:
Nonferis metal - brass, copper, aluminium, stainless steel.
Feris metal - EN3, EN8, EN19, EN24
Tool steels.
Equipment and machine knowledge:
Mecof Horizontal milling machine
Skadu 4-axis milling machine
HAAS 5-axis milling and HAAS lathe machine
Leadwell milling and Lathe machine
Timeline
Tool and Jigmaker, CNC Programmer
Aep Engineering
01.2023 - Current
CNC Programmer
Strucmac
01.2021 - 08.2022
Production Manager
Metal Badge & Button
01.2018 - 12.2020
Tool and Jigmaker
JDA Diamond Tooling
03.2014 - 11.2017
Tool And Jigmaker
Department of Labour
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