What does Sherwin do?

Sherwin is a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

Where is Sherwin located?

Sherwin is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

What does Sherwin specialize in?

Sherwin works with Bosch and KUKA as a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Sherwin's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding, Electrician, Brazing and Maintenance.

How do I connect with or hire Sherwin?

Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Sherwin can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

Sherwin — Robot programmer and weld technician

Sherwin, Robot programmer and weld technician in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, works with Bosch, KUKA, Welding and Spot Welding.

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Sherwin

Contractor #49587

Primary Occupation

Robot programmer and weld technician

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

years of experience

#49587

Industries Served

ManufacturingWater Treatment

Languages

English

Conversational

Afrikaans

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Work History on Automate America

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Photo IDResume

Programming Skills 2

Bosch

Bosch 6000, Bosch 7000

9 yrs★★★★☆

I have worked as a weld technician and robot programmer in the Mercedes Benz manufacturing plant bodyshop from 2014 to 2018

KUKA

KRC4, Work Visual

5 yrs★★★★☆

I worked in the Mercedes SA bodyshop as maintenance technician from 2014 till end of 2018. I then started working as a contractor from end of 2018 until now. My experience is mostly with KUKA KRC4 robots on multiple projects for Mercedes SA, BMW and Powertrain (Mercedes) and some small supplying companies. I also have experience with sensopart vision sensors, handling robots, fronius mig brazing, Tucker and Nelson studwelding, Search and palletizing robots software, changer plate robots.

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

About Me

I am a strong willed person with an eye for detail. I am very disciplined with very good work ethics and sober habits. I work well in a team but are able to work on my own without supervision. I have very good organisational skills and can comunicate effectively which I consider very important in the automation industry.

Skilled Trades 9

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Spot Welding

★★☆☆☆

Electrician

★★☆☆☆

Brazing

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Continuous Improvement

★★☆☆☆

Manager

★★☆☆☆

Welding processes

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★☆☆☆

I am planning on doing more short couses e.g KUKA Safe operation, Profinet, Python, C++ and other machine learning languages, KUKA Programming 2, Etc to sharpen my skils and abalities.

Professional Competencies 8

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

continuous improvement

★★☆☆☆

Engineering

★★☆☆☆

installation and commissioning

★★★☆☆

Comissioning: BMW line extention-new robots installed to improve cycle time. Mercedes Vans Charleson-Robots added to framing station for cycle time improvement. Mercedes Benz SA- Commissioned the rear compartment of the W206. Mercedes Battery Plant Alabama- Commisioned different applications throughout the lines. BMW spartanburg- Commisioned the new G03 sidewall intergration line.

Mechatronics

★★☆☆☆

Problem Solving

★★★★☆

Currently part of a continuous improvement team with the objective of improving cycle time and overall performance of the production lines on the Mercedes Benz SA plant bodyshop.

Quality Assurance

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★☆☆☆

Applications 16

Clinching

★★☆☆☆

Commissioning

★★☆☆☆

Fastening

★★☆☆☆

Gluing

★★☆☆☆

Installation

★★☆☆☆

Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Material Handling

★★★☆☆

Worked a lot with handling and screwing robots on Mercedes battery plant project. As well as sensopart vision sensors.

New Installations

★★☆☆☆

Preventative Maintenance

★★☆☆☆

Screwing

★★☆☆☆

Mercedes battery plant had quite a number of screwing robots that I helped commission.

Spot Welding

★★☆☆☆

Stacking

★★☆☆☆

Stud Welding

★★☆☆☆

Training

★★☆☆☆

Water Treatment

★★☆☆☆

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Tools, Machines & Equipment 55

levelBasic Electrical ToolsElectrical MeterBasic Hand ToolsStandard Air ToolsDie GrinderCircular SawCrimpersFish TapeConduit BenderCalipersSide CuttersWire StrippersHeight GuageSpot Weld Force GaugeHole Saw KitLabel MakerTag PrinterLockout Tagout KitSocket SetWrench SetDial IndicatorMicrometerAllen wrenchesCombination squareEdge finderFeeler GaugesWelpersWelding HelmetMini ScrewdriversTape MeasureMulti-toolWattmeterRheostatDigital MultimeterComputerSoldering EquipmentDigital CaliperFluke MetersVolt MetergrindersForkliftsFork Truckmeasuring equipmentpallet jacksHeight GuagesSafety GlassesSteel Toe BootsBand SawRelaysSanderBufferProximity sensorsSensoPart CameraBasic Power Tools

2 references on filePeer references

Why Choose Me

I am a strong willed person with an eye for detail. I am very disciplined with very good work ethics. I work well in a team but are able to work on my own without supervision. I have very good organisational skills and can comunicate effectively which I consider very important in the automation industry.

I have a valid B1/B2 American Visa.

Work Experience1

Bosch

Education / Training / Certificates3

Short course

Kuka/Jendamark · Robotics

2018

I received training at KUKA college: KUKA Electric servicing KUKA Programming 1 KUKA Integra Wave 6

Short course

Stanley Fasteners Germany · Welding applications

2015

Received Formal Tucker stud welding training at Tucker Germany.

Bachelor’s Degree

Volkswagen Training centre · Robotics

2013

I did my Mechatronics degree and Electrical trade test at Volkswagen Learning academy.

Facilities Worked At2

Contractor

Various locations

Dec 2018 – Present

Mercedes Benz

South Africa

Jan 2014 – Dec 2018

What does Sherwin do?: Sherwin is a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Sherwin located?: Sherwin is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
What does Sherwin specialize in?: Sherwin works with Bosch and KUKA as a Robot programmer and weld technician on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Sherwin's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding, Electrician, Brazing and Maintenance.
How do I connect with or hire Sherwin?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Sherwin can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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