Frans Roelofse
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Adapted quickly to diverse work environments, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Completed high school education in South Africa and pursued boilermaker studies for one year. Gained hands-on experience in various roles, including truck driving and operating heavy equipment. Communicated effectively in English, overcoming language barriers with a positive attitude. Eager to take on any shift or position, committed to advancing through hard work and dedication. I already have my green card 1.5 years and have been in America 9 years now.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Riceland Foods Inc.
Jonesboro, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems effectively.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, enhancing workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
- Mentored junior technicians in safety protocols and best practices for equipment maintenance.
- Implemented inventory management system for tracking tools and spare parts usage.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
Farm Hand
Timothy Gannon farm
Holly Grove, AR
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Farm maintenance
- Truck driver delivering
- Mechanic work on power units trackers and semi trucks.
- Welding
- Forklift operator
- Tractor operator
- General hard labor
- Have the ability to lift well over 100 lbs
- Work extremely long hours
- I did anything and everything from fixing tractors and trucks to servicing power units! I worked from sun up till sun down. Also did a lot of welding. And rebuilt equipment
Lead Teacher
Romp n' Roll
Hunan, China
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Teaching basic English
- Followed a tide schedule
- Be very active
- Have a lot of patience
Boilermaker
N17 crane hire
Endicott, Mpumalanga
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Welding
- Grinding
- Sheet metal bending and rolling
- Drilling flange holes
- Driver
- Inventory
- Over head crane operator
- Guillotine operator
- Worked for n17 for 6 years I did quite my job in South Africa and started traveling the world until I found my self in America 6+ years ago.
Education
Some college - Trade school boilermaker
Dr wk du plessis
South Africa12.2010
Skills
Jack of all trade (10 years)
Boilermaker (1 year)
Welder (10 years)
Over head crane (4 years)
Machine operator (6 years)
Heavy equipment operation (10 years)
Truck driving (10 years)
Building structures (10 years)
Teacher (1 year)
Plasma cutting (6 years)
Cutting torch (10 years)
Building fences (10 years)
Basic mechanic (10 years)
Maintenance (10 years)
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Riceland Foods Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Timothy Gannon farm
07.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Teacher
Romp n' Roll
03.2017 - 08.2017
Boilermaker
N17 crane hire
01.2013 - 12.2016
Some college - Trade school boilermaker
Dr wk du plessis