Wycliffe Aming'a
Engineering Technologist
NAIROBI,Eastern
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level intern engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Private Individual
NAIROBI, Kenya
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
- Employed mechanical presses, hand tools and heat guns to assemble and disassemble parts and products.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Intern Engineer
Kenya Industrial Research & Development Institute
NAIROBI, Kenya
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients and management.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Participated in site visits, helping to survey ongoing and planned installations and retrofits.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to resolve issues and prevent project stoppage.
- Used AutoCad drafting software to create mechanical schematic and panel layouts.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings.
- Developed, prepared and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Manufactured and compiled components to integrate into final product designs.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi City12.2022
Computer Applications - Computer Technology
St. Ann's College-Keroka Branch
Kisii County05.2014
Secondary School Certificate(K.C.S.E) -
Hema High School
Kisii County11.2013
Primary School Certificate (K.C.P.E) -
Mkulima Primary School
Nakuru County11.2009
Skills
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Parts Reassembling
- Waste Reduction
- MIG Welding
- Active Listening
- Equipment Safety
- Equipment Management
- Components Assembly
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Reading Comprehension
- Safe Work Practices
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Machine Tools
- Fabrication
- Grinders
- Assembly
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Post-Welding Treatment
- Department Collaboration
- Equipment Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team oF 7 staff members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Private Individual
01.2020 - 11.2021
Intern Engineer
Kenya Industrial Research & Development Institute
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Technical University of Kenya
Computer Applications - Computer Technology
St. Ann's College-Keroka Branch
Secondary School Certificate(K.C.S.E) -
Hema High School
Primary School Certificate (K.C.P.E) -
Mkulima Primary School
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