Artisan Assistant- W1

Sandvik Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining equipment supplier is seeking a candidate to assist artisans in effective maintenance and breakdowns. You will perform visual inspections, maintenance activities and work in a team-oriented environment. The ideal applicant has at least a Grade 12/N3 qualification and experience in a manufacturing workshop. This role ensures compliance with safety standards in a workshop/underground setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing workshop.
• Relevant mechanised mining equipment experience.
• First Aid Level 1 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisan with maintenance and breakdown activities.
• Perform visual inspections of machines.
• Work on scheduled and unplanned maintenance.

Skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Physical ability to function in a workshop

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries.

Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying.

We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

To assist Artisans in effective maintenance and breakdowns. This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology clients.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist artisan with any service / breakdown related activity
• Visual inspection of machines
• Clean workshop, machine, tools and equipment
• Follow workshop map
• Check wrapping & hoses
• Relay messages between operations
• Provide feedback to artisan on machine condition
• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
• Report Hazardous conditions and acts.
• Technical readings
• Work on scheduled and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns

Your Profile

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Computer literacy ability to work with Excel spreadsheets, graphical presentations and charts
• First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous)
• Experience in manufacturing workshop
• Relevant mechanised mining equipment experience
• Physical & Medical ability to function in a workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are : great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.