VINCENT CHAWANDA
Summary
I am looking to work with a company that strives to provide the best service within the industry a company that is supportive of their staff, with high standards where i can utilize my skills
Friendly and compassionate, with natural ability to connect and build trust with individuals.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer assistance
RANDSTAND AGENCY
BOXHILL, VICTORIA
QUALITY CONTROL , MACHINE OPERATOR and SUPERVISOR
LJM HODDER
BRAESIDE, VICTORIA
01.2011 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Enhanced safety compliance, rigorously following all OSHA guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Elevated team morale and productivity by leading by example and providing support where needed.
Laborer
Complete Revamp
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisting builder and carpenters to complete jobs within the construction industry
Cleaner
cleaning Event Company
01.2009 - 04.2009
- General cleaning and rubbish removal for major events including Moomba festival ans F1 Grand Prix
slum dam attendant
Ayrshire mine
Banket, Zimbabwe
02.2001 - 09.2001
- Started work as a slum dam attendant Feb2001-Sep2001 (plant) to build the walk ways and protect the waste from the plant
- Sep2001 promoted as assistance plant operator ,was best on conveyor belt and crashers and sometimes help with samples
- June2002 went to underground as a lasher ,job was to used a shovel to cleaned the area or to put all the stoned that blasted on the pit in another way to cleaned the stoop
- Nov2002 worked as a trimmer to pushed the lock motive trailers full of stones and empty on the pit
- Mar2003 worked as assistance for underground water pipes maintaining and as well as a lift bell man
- Sep2003 worked as assistance machine operator , job was for drilling the hole where to put the support steel (grouting)
- Jan2004 worked as a machine operator (driller)
- March2005 worked as (driller) the company decided to took 17 of us to school of mines in chinhoyi zimbabwe, we went there for just six month
- The aim of the company was for us to have the full blasting license and work as a oversea miner as a shift boss unfortunately we did not finished
- Because of the political issues and then the owners of the company left
- June2006 i send the application latter to ALTANTA QUARRY in Harare as a driller the i got the job i worked there as assistance supervisor
- I used to assist to blast the borders and operate the crawler machine as well
- Nov 2009 the first two week was training to drive the dump truck
Education
Advanced Diploma of E & I Engineering in Mining -
Engineering Institute of Technology ( EIT)
Perth, WA11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Perth, WA11-2028
Certificate of - manual handling
Certificate of - perform CPR and provide basic emergency (First AID)
Completed Year12 - undefined
Second Division Degree in Mining - Mining Engineering
University of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe01-2006
Skills
- Able to work autonomously as well as in a team
- Able to manage time well
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Machine operation
- Employee training
- Workflow optimization
- Waste reduction
- Production scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Machinery operations
- Safety compliance
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Production monitoring
- Quality control
- Complex Problem-solving
- Machine programming
- Basic math
- Logistics
Languages
shona
Professional Working
Timeline
QUALITY CONTROL , MACHINE OPERATOR and SUPERVISOR
LJM HODDER
01.2011 - Current
Laborer
Complete Revamp
06.2009 - 06.2010
Cleaner
cleaning Event Company
01.2009 - 04.2009
slum dam attendant
Ayrshire mine
02.2001 - 09.2001
Personal Carer assistance
RANDSTAND AGENCY
Certificate of - manual handling
Certificate of - perform CPR and provide basic emergency (First AID)
Completed Year12 - undefined
Advanced Diploma of E & I Engineering in Mining -
Engineering Institute of Technology ( EIT)
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Second Division Degree in Mining - Mining Engineering
University of Zimbabwe