Mechanical Technician at Artscape Theatre Centre

Purpose: 

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Main Duties:

• Conducts maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment
• Conducts root cause analysis in case of machinery failure
• Conducts tests to diagnose and determine the cause of equipment breakdown
• Isolates, removes and replaces defective components
• Sets up and operates various machines/equipment to produce fabricated items
• Fabricates and / or modifies parts
• Ensures compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Conducts safety checks
• Operates equipment and stage machinery
• Carries out inspection as per maintenance plan
• Ensures workshop tools and assets are maintained within agreed standards
• Performs general administration

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent relevant work experience
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: completed a recognized apprenticeship (Fitter & Turner)
• A minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience as a mechanical technician

Further Requirements

• The candidate must be able to operate equipment and various stage machinery
• The candidate should have welding experience
• Possess a valid code 8 driver’s license
• The candidate must be able to use his/her initiative and a problem solving ability
• The candidate must be articulate in two or three of the Western Cape’s predominant
• languages (i.e. English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa)

Closing date: 26 March 2024