Job Description

Job Title: Artisan: Fitter (Mogalakwena)

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Location: Mogalak Service

Reference Number: 6712

Grade: Waged A

Introduction:

Komatsu Mogalakwena is seeking an experienced Fitter Artisan to join their dynamic team. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining industry and a relevant Fitter Trade certificate.

Qualifications:

A qualified Fitter with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/equivalent.

Fitter Trade Certificate.

Required Experience:

3 Years' post trade experience on related earth-moving equipment.

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

Computer Literate - MS Excel.

Customer and Supplier liaison.

Technical Quality Control.

Technical Product Advice and Support.

Parts Sales for Operational Unit (after-market).

Summary Description of Role:

Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements.

Participates in planning of health and safety events and campaigns, take SHE into account in the planning of work output. Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.

Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.

Plans for health check and inspection of equipment.

Conducts visual machine/equipment inspection - health condition, breakdowns.

Conduct general inspection in terms of appearance, damage, or missing components.

Inspect for leakages, check machine operations, check rust, check for wrong or missing parts, download machine data, identify cracks visually, take samples (oil, coolants, etc.)

Test and adjust faulty components/parts/systems.

Complete daily activity and service reports.

Execute mechanical/electrical repairs.

Clean equipment/parts/component.

Perform basic welding repairs.

Plans for service of equipment regarding date, workshops, nominations of service, stock and other resources.

Assess work/materials/items/parts required to resolve problem.

Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with leadership.

Plan maintenance for equipment in conjunction with leadership.

Checks returns unused consumables stock and parts back into stock.

Reports service results as well as any abnormalities or damage.

Obtains relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for execution of work.

Orders parts and consumables as per plan.

Executes overhaul of equipment according to procedure.

Plans troubleshooting process of equipment.

Conduct fault finding.

Collects facts about breakdowns.

Measure and compare readings - gauges, multi meters, heat guns, etc. to specifications.

Check specification values against actual values and recommends repair solutions.

Report's fault-finding results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.

Informs the manager and maintenance planning on R&M Care information, schedules, and plans.

Recruitment and selection processes are managed according to Komatsu's B-BBEE policies

Internal applicants receive preference

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

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