Artisan Mechanical Turner at Amatola Water

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• National Certificate (N2) Turning/Fitting and Turning OR Higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Trade test certificate (Turning/Fitting and Turning).

Preferred Qualification:

• N3 qualification (Mechanical Engineering) and Trade Test Certificate Turning/Fitting and Turning

Minimum Experience:

• Three years post trade test experience - mechanical equipment of which 1 year must be at a supervisory level
• Sound knowledge of maintenance and safety systems (i.e. safety requirements & standards as per OHS Act)
• Proven experience in manufacturing and refurbishment of pumps.
• Sound knowledge of operation of power tools for the purpose of machining mechanical components.
• Proven experience in refurbishment of different types of valves, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Foreman Mechanical, the appointee will:

• Perform Maintenance of all mechanical plant, equipment and buildings
• Perform routine breakdown maintenance on various mechanical equipment, plant or buildings
• Ensure that relevant defects and work requests are attended to promptly to minimise outage time
• Supports Mechanical section by selecting cutting tools for machining operations using CNC or conventional lathes.
• Ensure all services meet the statutory requirements to minimise accidents and incidents by implementing and maintaining an adequate safety regime
• Ensure all mechanical plant and equipment is in safe condition before commencing any work on them
• Report accidents/incidents
• Ensure monitoring of finance-related affairs (Ordering / Vehicle use) of the section
• Monitor overtime worked in order to control labour costs.
• Co-ordinate trips to minimise outage time and travelling expenses
• Assist supervisor in appraising and mentoring staff for the further development and improving of performance outputs
• Communicate information, decisions and regulations to staff and facilitating upward communication to minimise misunderstandings
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/ supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements.
• Carry out maintenance of turning lathe and tools.