Assistant: Technician - Mokopane at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in carrying out repairs and maintenance on Weir equipment on customer sites and the workshop

Why choose Weir: 

• Be part of a global organisation dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
• An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
• Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.  Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times.  Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times. Keep contract packs up to date.
• Assist Service Technician/s with maintenance and repair work , installation and assembling of pumps and other Weir products on site or in branch
• General assistance as and when required including cleaning/prepping of parts, spray painting   
• Dismantling of pumps and bearing assemblies
• Identifying records and recommending or initiating action to solve problems or provide solutions relating to product and process quality
• Load and unload trucks and delivery of Weir spares when required

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications: 

• Valid drivers license 
• Technical knowledge/experience will be advantageous
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read technical drawing advantageous 
• Good verbal and written communication 
• Computer literacy 
• Customer Oriented and ability to work under pressure 
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools