Fitter (Mechanical) at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Correcting various Mechanical, faults on machines in order to ensure production continuity.
• Assessing breakdowns and develop alternative solutions to prevent re-occurrences.
• Ensuring machine availability, safety, accuracy and performance for continuous production within area of responsibility.
• Planning and developing modifications for conventional equipment on various machines in order to reduce maintenance costs.
• Supporting production with new facility installations and commissioning to ensure proper functionality.
• Resolve robotic faults to prevent problems and ensure uninterrupted production process.
• Analysing and solve mechanical problems.
• Execute improvement projects in Press Shop.
• The position is labour intensive and will involve stripping and assembling of presses.
• To perform Planned and Preventative maintenance activities during production hours as well as on weekends.
• Participate in on the job training with maintenance personnel.
• Compile and write work instructions for equipment.(how to documentation)
• Be able to upgrade existing systems and equipment to latest technology levels to improve productivity. 

Education and Experience    

• National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) – Mechanical trade test will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant mechanical experience in the Press / Automotive maintenance environment.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

ESSENTIAL:

• Ability to analyze and correct any deviation of machine performance from the manufactures specification
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Mechanical experience is essential. (Clutches, gearboxes. hydraulic systems, pneumatics.)
• Able read mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Robotic experience is advantages
• Be a driven, self-starter, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be methodical, organized and thorough.
• Be able to work in confined spaces & work at heights.
• Good communication skills.
• Be prepared to work shifts, weekends and overtime on short notice.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Press shop experience would be an added advantage