This role exists to assist Artisans (Boilermaker / Fitter / Millwright) to whom they are allocated with daily maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance
• Support the Artisan in participating and executing predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist Artisan in documenting maintenance work in the designated database.
• Assist the Artisan in repairing and assembling various types of machines and equipment.
• Assist the Artisan in stripping various machinery by using various types of tools and disassembling components.
• Clean dirty parts and cleaning components as per Artisan instructions.
• Complete tasks per issued job cards.
• Assist with spares management.
Safety
• Ensure conformity to SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including cleaning of workshop machinery and equipment.
• Ensure safekeeping of tools.
Inspection and Reporting
• Perform daily inspections of all equipment/tools and give feedback.
• Report all faults and problems to Artisan.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics 50% and Physical Science 50% pass; or
• Completed N3 Engineering Studies.
EXPERIENCE
• 2–4 years’ experience as an Engineering Assistant (Artisan Assistance) in the Mining or Construction industry.
• Basic hand tools experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication, mechanical seals, assembly, disassembly, pump/motor alignment, and all activities involved in maintenance, diesel engines.
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends as operationally required.
SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• High commitment to comply with SHEQ regulations and requirements of the organization and client.
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