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Mureithi Simon Mugambi

Mureithi Simon Mugambi

Summary

Professional production specialist prepared for this role. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques, ensuring precise and high-quality results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, consistently delivering reliable performance. Valued for attention to safety, craftsmanship, and effective problem-solving.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Welder / Robot operator

Vahterus Oy
04.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Engineering and Manufacturing. Website: https://www.vahterus.com
  • Nozzle welding by operating YASKAWA robot YRC1000
  • Performing Submerged Arc welding by operating Lincoln 1000 SD power wave
  • In-process quality control and visual checking
  • Drawing Interpretation and material selection as per job specifications
  • Fitting and Full welding of shell,pipes,flanges and structural stands.
  • Reading and interpretation of Engineering drawings.
  • Quality control on any weldment I undertake.
  • Welding as per the WPS and codes & standards set.
  • Work In progress documentation.
  • Engineering and Manufacturing. Website: https://www.vahterus.com
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools & Equipments: CarbonSteel3mm,6mm,8mm.10mm and 12 mm, Stainless steel pipes and flanges, Using pencil grinders,bench grinders,jigs,measuring tapes and steel rules, Welding machines and lifting cranes.
  • Welding Processes: GTAW welding carbon steel and stainless steel, MAG Welding carbon steel, MMA welding carbon steel, stainless steel and combination of both using 309L fillers.
  • Products: Various types of pressure vessels (Heat exchanges) of different volumes and thickness, Pipework and flanges of different thickness, Fabrication and welding of structural stands for different vessels.

Welding and Fabrication Supervisor

ICM Maltaurome
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Engineering and Construction. Website: https://www.gruppoicm.com
  • Perform PMI and material inspection on any new materials.
  • Supervising workshop staff welders, grindermen, fitters, machinists and labourers.
  • Conducting workshop toolbox meetings and coordinating any necessary trainings.
  • Qa/qc of welds and fit ups
  • NDT Inspection of joints using MTP, VT, PT and paint inspection using holiday test.
  • Documentation of workshop production and Inspection records.
  • Engineering drawings Interpretation.
  • Conducting and coordinating WPQ of welders and any weld test required.
  • Engineering and Construction. Website: https://www.gruppoicm.com
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools and Equipments: Carbon steel pipes and elbows thickness 4,6,8,10,12,18 and 20mm, Flanges of DN.
  • Welding Processes: MMA -welded using E6010,E6013,E7018 and E308L, GMAW-ER70S, GTAW -E309L,E308L ER309L,ER308L,ER316L.
  • Products Made: 13 Kms carbon steel pipeline, Flanges and elbows (bends), Power stations, Waste collection terminal, Structural Fabrication of pipeline stands, staircases and workshop work benches.

Welder Fabricator

RA International
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Engineering and Construction. Website: https://rainternationalservices.com
  • Welding of 4,6 8 12 mm carbon steel plates.
  • Welding of galvanised steel, Stainless steel and carbon steel pipes.
  • General Fabrication maintenance and engineering drawings Interpretation.
  • Engineering and Construction. Website: https://rainternationalservices.com
  • Welding Processes Performed: MIG - On carbon steel with ER70S 1mm and 1.2mm diameter, MMA -On carbon steel and stainless steel using E6013,E7018,E308L and E309L for dissimilar (CS &SS).
  • Products Made: Fabrication and welding of Structural pillars and columns, Doors and door frames, Pipework, Overhead bomb protection units, barriers, moulds and bunkers, General repairs and maintenance, Generator houses.

Production Welder

Proto Energy Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Website: https://protoenergy.com
  • Full welding of LPG cylinders 6,13 and 50 kgs using SAW and MIG.
  • Setting and operating semi automatic welding SAW & MIG equipments.
  • In-process and post-inspection of welds and assembly.
  • Recording daily production.
  • N/A. Website: https://protoenergy.com
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools & Equipments: Carbon steel plates of 3mm thickness, Semi-automatic and manual welding equipments, Pencil grinders, bench grinders, steel brushes and magnifying lens.
  • Welding Processes: SAW - semi automatic and manual submerged ARC Welding, MIG process with ER70S filler wire, MMA -Structural welding using E6013 and E7018.
  • Products: Pressure vessels LPG cylinders of 6kg, 13kg and 50kgs, Structural stands, workshop benches and tables.

Welding Engineer

Decent Heavy Engineering
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Mechanical engineering. N/A
  • Supervising welding and Fabrication workshop and field team.
  • Inspect, evaluate and test welds.
  • Document workshop operations and Inspection reports.
  • Train and check application of different codes and standards.
  • Conducting WPQ, QAQC activities and NDT examination.
  • Plan, organise and manage welding projects and activities.
  • Emphasise and check on safety in all welding operations.
  • Coordinating and planning any necessary trainings either technical or safety.
  • Mechanical engineering. N/A
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools/Equipments: Carbon steel, stainless steel and dissimilar CS & SS, Different thicknesses of 3,4,6,8,10,12,18,20 mm, Tools - Bench grinders, pencil grinders, hoists, circular saw, Band saw.
  • Welding Processes: MIG using ER70S 1 &1.2 MM, GTAW using 306L,308L,309L, MMA Using E6013,E7018,E309L.
  • Products Made: Pressure vessels, Structural columns, Benches, Tables, Trusts, Pipework Pipelines, Flanges and Bridges.

Bodyshop Supervisor

DT Dobie EA
10.2008 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Motor vehicle dealer and after sales service. Website: https://cfaomotors.co.ke
  • Supervising the bodyshop team.
  • Quality control of work done and controlled work in progress.
  • Analysed and justified cost as per jobs done.
  • Ensured final invoices agree with estimates given and set budget met.
  • Created work plans and communicated job deadlines and targets.
  • Motor vehicle dealer and after sales service. Website: https://cfaomotors.co.ke
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools/Equipments: Carbon steel, stainless steel and Cast Iron, Hydrolic Jigs, Straighten Jacks, Squeezing jacks, grinders, Oxyacetylene cutting, gauging plasma cutter.
  • Welding Processes: MIG, TIG, Brazing Oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting.
  • Products: Collision repairs, Fabrication of bull bars, Vehicle body frames Fabrication and welding, Fibre body work and spray painting.

Welder /Tool Maker

GMEA (ISUZU EA)
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: Vehicle Manufacturing. Website: https://www.isuzu.co.ke
  • Welding and Fabrication of assembly jigs.
  • Assemble of vehicle units and body parts.
  • Engineering drawings and specifications Interpretation.
  • Modification of different set of automotive parts -chassis, doors frames, auto body interior.
  • Vehicle Manufacturing. Website: https://www.isuzu.co.ke
  • Materials/Thickness/Tools & Equipments: 3mm steel sheets and 4&6mm plates, Stainless steel pipes and plates, Operating drilling machines plasma cutters, bench grinders band saw, Spot welding with pneumatic pressure guns.
  • Welding Processes: MIG using ER70S, Brazing, MMA Using E6013,E7018, E308L and E309L.
  • Products: Vehicle chassis Fabrication, Modification and assembly, Workshop facility maintenance, Vehicle body building, Exhaust manufacturing, Assembly JIGs.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering-Fabrication Welding Technology and Metallurgy -

National Youth Service Engineering Institute
Nairobi
12.2006

High School -

Kagumo High School
Nyeri
12.2001

Skills

    -High technical ability in welding

    -Drawing interpretation

    -In process and post process inspection

    -Usage and handling of manual tools

    -Welding using different processes mag,TIG,smaw and robotic welding

    -Perform NDT inspection

    -Measuring,cutting,drilling,gauging and grinding

    -Assembling and fitting

Certification

  • ISO 9000-2015 Quality management by Alison
  • ASME(API 653) Inspection & Repair of storage tanks
  • ASNT-TC-1A NDT Level II on LPT RT MPT VT UT & ECT
  • AutoCAD 2d&3d
  • OSHAcademy General occupation health and safety

Personal Information

  • Age: 42
  • Year of Birth: 1982
  • Title: Robot Operator/Production Welder
  • Date of Birth: 1982
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Profile Brief

Technically skilled, disciplined, passionate and self-driven welder with 16 years of experience in MMA, MAG, TIG and Robotic welding. I'm well-versed with welding standard procedures, policies and regulations, great attention to details focused and committed to healthy and safety.

Recognition

Recognised by HSE department, 2022-04-01, for my exemplary contribution to General working safety and practices.

Position

Robot Operator/Production Welder

Timeline

Production Welder / Robot operator

Vahterus Oy
04.2023 - Current

Welding and Fabrication Supervisor

ICM Maltaurome
04.2021 - 06.2023

Welder Fabricator

RA International
11.2018 - 03.2021

Production Welder

Proto Energy Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2018

Welding Engineer

Decent Heavy Engineering
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bodyshop Supervisor

DT Dobie EA
10.2008 - 11.2014

Welder /Tool Maker

GMEA (ISUZU EA)
03.2007 - 10.2008

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering-Fabrication Welding Technology and Metallurgy -

National Youth Service Engineering Institute

High School -

Kagumo High School

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