Artisan Assistant (Agrifriend) - Parys at Senwes

Job Purpose:

• To assist with the servicing, adjusting, performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance of machines and equipment.

Assist Artisan with maintenance and repairs:

• Assist the Tractor Technician with servicing agricultural machinery and equipment, ensuring timely completion of routine maintenance tasks.
• Support in conducting scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce the likelihood of machinery breakdowns.
• Help identify potential mechanical faults and assist in carrying out basic troubleshooting activities.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and correctly to support repair and maintenance work.
• Follow instructions from the artisan or supervisor closely to perform minor mechanical adjustments or parts replacements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, workbenches, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation of machinery and tools required for service jobs.

Assist with ad-hoc enquiries:

• Carry out various ad hoc tasks as required by the Tractor Technician or Workshop Foreman.
• Assist in the transportation and handling of parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable SANS (South African National Standards) and company safety protocols.
• Support compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provide general support to workshop operations, including housekeeping, inventory checks, and administrative assistance when required.

Requirements

• Qualifications: National Senior Certificate or Artisan certificate.
• Experience: At least 2 years relevant work experience.