Job Description:

INTRODUCTION

Our client is looking for an energetic MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN (Fitter / Fitter Machinist)  to provide technical services through plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair and technical support to their customers.

This is a senior position, and the successful incumbent will be supervising and leading a maintenance team locally,  nd on occasional nationally and internationally.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate, Fitting, Engineering Drawing and Mechano-technology.
• Engineering Trade Centre Certificate – Fitter Machinist/Turner
• Minimum 3 years work experience post completion of apprenticeship/learnership training
• Record of completion of said apprenticeship/learnership
• Valid Motor vehicle driving license, Minimum code 8
• Occupational Health fitness
• Police Clearance Certificate (PPC) without record that prevents access to customer site
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally
• Willingness to be available to attend to job emergency call outs outside normal working hours.

Technical skills

• Computer Literacy
• Job planning and report writing
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, manuals and instruction
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments
• Ability to assess and report on condition of machinery components & plant instructions
• Proficiency in operating a wide range of machine shop equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, power tools, alignment and other fitting specific tooling.
• Experience in implementing Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures.

Key Performance Area and Responsibilities. (but not limited to)

• Identify health and safety hazards and assessing risks in the workplace.
• Implementing workplace procedures in accordance to the Health and Safety requirements at customer sites.
• Implement stipulated quality assurance, control standards and procedures.
• Planning and executing small plant installation, maintenance and shutdown work projects.
• Determining spare parts, tools and equipment required for a job.
• Carrying out planned maintenance work in accordance with given schedules and standards.
• Fault finding and repairing of machinery.
• Inspecting, auditing and reporting on the condition of plant and machinery
• Manufacturing of machine components in the machine shop in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Controlling costs through improvement in usage materials, time and manpower.
• Developing subordinate and junior staff members through coaching and mentorship.
• Providing regular updates on job progress.

Please include MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN in the subject line of your email and include a copy of your pay slip.

marchel.grant@kempston.co.za