Job Description

Purpose Statement

To perform

PDI's, repairs, maintenance, and services on client and rental equipment in accordance to OEM required standards and timelines.

To perform

fitting and turning tasks including assembling, repairing, and maintaining mechanical components of access equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency and safety

Key performance areas (to translate into a measure of success)

PDI's / Service / Repairs

Quality of work

Cost Saving

Administrative accuracy and timing

General

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

AREA/TYPE

RESPONSIBILITY

PDI's / Service / Repairs

Maintain Various equipment operational by completing regular inspections and functional procedures as defined from time to time and complete service tasks, correcting equipment deficiencies, adjusting and alignments, check and maintain mine spec requirements if required

Determine equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts and reporting as may be required

Keeps equipment available for use by monitoring and completing services, installing components, parts, oil, water and upgrades when required and control corrosion

Verify equipment performance by conducting predefined functional tests, adjusting controls and systems

Keep record of completed jobs. Conform with OEM standards and equipment requirements by ensuring up-to-date documentation are available upon request - services and safety stickers/decals, on-board documentation, documentation regarding engine services, hydraulic services, load test, load test inspections and mine specific documentation as well as site specific documentation

Keep operational tools and spares for, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and for calling-in repairs

Repair and maintain assets as per the standard times set as benchmark in the department.

Communicate and attain approval for all time spent more than benchmarks.

Preventative maintenance is to be carried out to prevent breakdowns.

Identify and log all snags. Should the snag be critical the unit must be reported and operation stopped by ensuring the status does not turn to green.

Carry out major repairs on units.

Machining of pins and bushes for machines as required.

Quality of work

Pre-and post-inspections on customer and rental equipment to be completed each time the unit is checked.

Quality of work must ensure no returns on work performed within 6-month period, unless customer damage can be proven.

Cost Saving

Ensure cost effective repairs done on assets.

Ensure quick and efficient turn-around on repairs to reduce machine down time.

Administrative accuracy and timing

Ensure job card/Work sheet is completed with all necessary details and paperwork to be handed in daily.

Completion of jobs on D365 app.

General

Housekeeping - Ensure work area is tidy as per standard always.

Health and Safety - Adhere and enforce all health and safety standards and policies in the organization.

Establish & maintain a safe work environment always.

Ensure proper maintenance of engineering tools and equipment at all time and use the correct tools as prescribed.

Correct PPE to be used always.

Ensure all PPE and safety based equipment is checked and repaired / replaced before use.

Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to within department.

Any other lawful and reasonable outputs and responsibilities that may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum

Grade 12 or N3

Recommended

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner (Red Seal Certificate or equivalent). Trade qualification as Millwright, Auto Electrician and Fitter and Turner Working at heights / material handling / underground mining equipment training.

Experience

Minimum 8 years' work experience as a Technician in a workshop environment

Experience in working on working at heights / material handling / underground mining equipment

Knowledge

MEWP and Material Handling Equipment Technical product knowledge

Knowledge of working at heights / material handling / underground mining machinery and equipment

Industry specific knowledge i.e. mining, construction, light & heavy industrial

OSHAS and safety industry regulations

PDI system

Housekeeping rules

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and precision.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team.

Commitment to safety and quality.

Numerical skills

Verbal skills

Planning and Coordination skills

Behavioral Competencies

Conscientiousness

Cooperation

Flexibility

Self-efficacy

Perseverance

Identification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

License/Certification:

Trade Test (Preferred)
Work Location: In person