Job Description

Repair and maintain mechanical aspects of all drills within set standards on site

Ensure adherence to safety standards

Participate in safety meetings

Identify actions that could prevent and improve safety and work performance

Report any safety related grievances or issues to the safety rep or Drill Production Manager

Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying unsafe work practices

Identify and demarcate hazards that could affect safety and operational activities

Check all safety measures and devices

Effective fixing and maintenance of drills

Record all parts and materials used

Inform Manager of parts to be ordered

Observe and obtain information from all relevant sources (e.g. operator) to diagnose problems or defects

Examine parts for defects such as breakages and excessive wear

Inspect equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

Study blueprints and manufacturers manuals to determine correct installation and operation of drills

Servicing, repair, adjusting of all machines, devices, moving parts and equipment operating on mechanical principles

Modify drills or provide customised alterations to the mechanical parts of the system

Shape and fabricate parts

Watching gauges and other indicators to ensure machine is working

Fill out all required documentation after completing task

N3 Qualification as Boilermaker

Qualified Artisan

Two years experience as an Boilermaker

Knowledge of machines and tools

Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools required in the construction of houses, buildings and/or other structures

Repairing machines

Installing equipment, machines

Conducting tests and inspection of products

Performing routine maintenance on equipment

Troubleshooting

Controlling equipment

Determine correct equipment to use for specific tasks

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