CURRICULUM VITAE

H.M BOPAPE
cellno:0826742463
Email:Michael.bopape@gmail.com

JOB OBJECTIVE

: Seeking mid carrier level assignments in plant operations & Maintenance with the organization of
high repute, preferably in Fmcg , and engineering as maintenance foreman

PROFILE SUMMARY

: A competent professional with an experience in mechanical maintenance as mechanical fitter, test

technician, printer mechanic and acting mechanical foreman in the fmcg and heavy engineering since
13 years in mechanical maintenance, commissioning and application testing.

:Currently designated as a Maintenance SUPERVISOR with Sonoco consumer products in Germiston

:Dismantling and assembling of machinery /equipment such as inserting hopper, vacuum& hydraulic
pump, transfer roller, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder, pneumatic valves.

: Rectifying the shaft alignment of rotating equipment.

: Experience in maintenance, troubleshooting and overhauling pneumatic systems, hydraulic cylinders.

: Interpret and read maintenance instruction and drawing in the supplier manuals.

: preparing preventative maintenance schedule and maintaining equipment history.

: updating and closing the PM& Cm work order sand reported to maintence foreman at the right time.

: Gained understanding of engineering drawing & principles to fully utilize & define requirements for
spare parts for various machinery and equipment in the plant.

: Conduct tool –Box meeting and preparing job safety analysis with the crews before start any job.

: Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical, trouble –shooting and
solving skills.

Organizational Experience

Sonoco consumer goods Packaging Germiston: November 2018-Now

Position: maintenance Supervisor

: Have overall responsibilities of repairing and maintenance of plant, machinery, equipment, Building
etc.
: Carryout periodically preventative maintenance like inspection servicing and repair of all machinery
and equipment and Equipment maintenance schedule.

: Assist in trouble- shooting machinery on production-related problems

: To coordinate with the relevant department on matters relating to the overall plant safety and security

: To liase and co-ordinate with purchasing department /outside contractor for specific repair when
necessary.

: Update and maintain the company’s CMMS’s

: Ensure that preventative maintenance, work order system and parts Inventory system are planned and
executed.

: Preparing and updating of documentation related to maintenance department including Sop’s

: Ensure adherence to work permit system and proper recording keeping.

: Recommend equipment of parts for replacement, upgrading and overhauling of machines.

: Responsible for the safe keeping of maintenance tools, equipment and spares

: Provide and maintain a safe, clean and health working environment

Organizational Experience

Paarlcoldset Johannesburg: From September 2007-november 2018

Position: Printer mechanic (mechanical technician)

Role& responsibility

: Attending to daily mechanical meeting on daily basis regarding company’s health, safety
&environment policy, work permit & procedures.

: issue safe work permits, hot work, working at height permit

: to perform maintenance works on printing presses, high speed inserting machines, cooling
system, Guillotine, compressors, conveyer belts , shrink tunnel, plastic raping machines.
: carry out unplanned maintenance to get machinery to operation in order to minimize downtime

: Perform other task such as to prepare the documents for maintaining spare parts,

: updating and closing the cm & pm work orders and report to the foreman

: read and interpret the manual maintenance and drawings in line with supplier specification

: carry out alignment of the rotating lead and tension roller on the printing press.

: carry out general inspection and mechanical preservation work within the equipment such as
pumps, blowers, hopper, heat exchanger, air vessels, valves as per check list.

: Trouble –shooting and fault findings on the rotating equipment failures, pneumatic systems &
machinery to lubricate for smooth operations

: Ensuring that all the tools are properly utilized and keeping tools & workplace clean on daily basis

: updating daily report for my activities regarding pm & cm on the MIS system.

Role &Responsibility

Position: Acting mechanical foreman

: Planning activities of the mechanical department in accordance safety working, quality and
efficiency

: Facilitate the daily mechanical meetings

: Liaise with the production supervisor

: Liaise with store with man regarding stock level

: Communicate with suppliers regarding spare parts and equipment

: Attend daily production meetings

: Co- ordinate and allocate work to artisans in accordance with the direction

: Ensuring that the external constructor adhere to company OHS policy

: Give feedback to the production team and technical manager regarding outstanding issues

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

ELEMENT SIX PTYLTD springs june2004-august 2007

Position: fitter turner (wear technician)

Role &.Responsibilities

: conduct a variety of test using established methods , prepare test specimens, set s ups and adjust
test equipment and records test data

Conduct variety of test and prepare using lathe .milling, vertical borer, shaping machine, surface
grinder

: Maintains related test equipment, tools, and machinery in good working condition

: comply with safety rules, company policies and procedures

: Communicate, monitor and ensure progress toward attainment of department goals

: Read and interpret document such as safety rules, operating maintenance instruction

: provide details feedback to development scientists on the performance and behavior of the new
diamond polycrystalline diamond

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Iscor steel forge Pretoria west April 2003-october 2003

Apprentice maintenance fitter

Role & Responsibilities

: Conduct maintenance on steeforging press, furnace, lathe machines, reciprocating pumps

: Perform corrective mechanical maintenance by troubleshooting cause of malfunction using visual

inspect and replacing or repairing broken parts such as gauges, gaskets, bearings, valves and
pumps.

: adhere to company’s OHS policies and procedures

EDUCATION

: N Diploma in mechanical engineering from Pretoria West College of engineering. Completed

year2005

: Completed all 19 subject to qualify For GCC candidate at Technisa may2017

: National senior certificate (matric) from Tom Naude technical high school completed year 2000

COMPUTER SKILLS
Conversant with:

: MS Office (word &excel)

: Internet applications

Certificate/Training/Courses

: Undergone the following certificate courses on

.fitter and turner training at Iscor training Centre from September 2001-april2003

.fitter and turner trade test at Indlela Olifantsfontein completed march 2005

.Basic cnc programming course Fanuc turning 2006

.basic electricity course at Ekurhuleni trade training Centre January 2013

.Motor testing and connection fault findings on Db Boards, circuit braker, 3ph and 1ph

.Basic Firefighting course at Ultra medical production

.Basic pneumatic course at festo in 2009

.Basic plc course at Age technology: 2017

Personal Details

Surname : Bopape

Names : Hlagane Michael

Identity Number : 8209235646089

Marital status : Married

Nationality : south African

Residential Address : 1 barker street 79 Parkview Boksburg

Cell No : 0826742463

Email Address :Michael.bopape@gmail.com

Languages : English, Afrikaans, Sepedi

Driver License : O8
 REFERENCE:
Name : Mr Neil Stirk
Company : Busch Pump
Contact : 0825201884

Name : Mr. Johann Van tubbergh

Company : Paarlcoldset

Contact : 011-703-2660

Occupation : Mechanical Foreman

Name : Mr. Divyesh Patel

Company : Paarl closet

Contact : 011-703-2683

Occupation : Technical Manager