ARTISAN AIDE (MECHANICAL)

Rand Water; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company based in Vereeniging is seeking an Artisan Assistant to support the Artisan with various mechanical tasks. The role involves assisting in stripping, repairing, and assembling machines and equipment. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, 6 months' experience in a mechanical workshop, and a Code B driver's license. Safety training is essential. The employee will ensure good housekeeping and maintenance practices while working effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months working experience in a Mechanical Workshop environment.
• Code B driver’s license and ability to pass Rand Water K53 drivers evaluation.
• Safety Training is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist Artisan in selecting tools and cleaning of machine/parts.
• Assist the Artisan in repairing and assembling various types of machines.
• Assist the Artisan in stripping various machinery by using various types of tools.

Skills

Good housekeeping skills

Ability to communicate well

Versatile in all aspects of maintenance

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Basic hand tools and workshop machinery

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Mechanical Foreman, the successful candidate will assist the Artisan in stripping, repairing, assembling and installing various types of machines and equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 6 months working experience in a Mechanical Workshop environment
• Code B driver’s license and the ability to pass the Rand Water K53 drivers evaluation.
• Safety Training.

Primary Duties

• Assist Artisan in selecting tools and cleaning of machine/parts
• Assist the Artisan in repairing and assembling various types of machines.
• Assist the Artisan in stripping various machinery by using various types of tools disassembling components. Cleaning of dirty parts and cleaning components as pe r Artisan instructions.
• General Housekeeping duties including cleaning of workshop machinery and equipment.

Knowledge

• Basic hand tools and workshop machinery

Skills

• Good housekeeping skills
• Ability to communicate well
• Versatile in all aspects of maintenance

Attitude

• Team player
• Self motivated.
• Safety consciousness
• Accuracy
• Good human relations
• Performance driven
• Initiative and work independently