Job Description

Job Title: Artisan: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Kolomela)

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Operations

Department: Service

Location: Kolomela Service

Reference Number: 6779

Grading: Waged A

Komatsu has an opportunity for a qualified Earthmoving Mechanic to join our team at our Kolomela branch. The successful candidate must have experience working with mining equipment, with vast hydraulics experience. Knowledge of and experience working with Komatsu equipment is an added advantage.

Requirements and Qualification:

Grade 12 or N3/N2 or NQF level4

Trade Certificate as Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic

Internal appointment: completed Komatsu apprentice program

EXPERIENCE:

3 years' experience in the heavy earthmoving/mining equipment industry.

Hydraulics Experience is highly essential.

Functions:

1. SHEQ

2. Machine Inspections: Field and Workshop

3. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

4. Machine Repairs: Field and Workshop

5. Machine Services: Field and Workshop

6. Machine and Component Disassembly and Assembly (new and rebuild)

Job Responsibilities

• Machine Inspections: Field and Workshop
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
• Machine Repairs: Field and Workshop
• Machine Services: Field and Workshop
• Machine & Component Disassembly & Assembly (new & rebuild)
• Remain up to date with safety procedures.
• Takes SHEQ into account in the planning of work output.
• Conduct Hazardous identification & Risk Assessment.
• Perform HIRA with team members before each task.
• Implement the Komatsu Way 5S's - Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain.
• Comply with tooling and vehicle inspections as per standard, applicable policy and or regulation.
• Report ALL incidents during the shift to leadership.
• Conduct daily, weekly, quarterly, annual inspections.
• Reports equipment that is not in good working order.

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility

Testing and Troubleshooting

Adapting to Change

Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks

Using Math

Reading Effectively

Displaying Technical Expertise

Working Safely

Skills/Additional Requirements

Valid driver's license, medical certificate of fitness Safety, Health and Environment Act Mine, Quarries, Works and machinery must be able to search and interpret Komatsu Parts Manuals

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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