Diesel Mechanic – Plant & Auto-Electrical Expert

TWK Agri; KwaZulu-Natal; Vor Ort; ZAR 300.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TWK Agri is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for the Timber division in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs and mechanical support on plant vehicles, machines and equipment to maximise uptime and reliability.

Requirements include a Red Seal Diesel Mechanic, hydraulic/auto-electrical training, 8–10 years of experience with heavy equipment, and fluency in English. Strong diagnostic, welding and maintenance planning skills are essential for this busy site.

Qualifikationen

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal).
• Hydraulic and/or auto-electrical training.
• 8–10 years’ experience with agricultural or heavy diesel equipment.
• Experience with Bell, Terex, JCB or similar machinery.
• Diesel engine, hydraulic and auto-electrical diagnostics.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Competent in preventative maintenance.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle seasonal workloads and urgent repairs.
• Heavy and light vehicle driver’s licenses.
• Fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan for all plant vehicles, machines and equipment.
• Schedule services, inspections and component replacements per OEM specs.
• Ensure correct spares are ordered and delivered on time.
• Conduct daily spot checks on machines.
• Oversee weekly greasing and washing of machines.
• Identify mechanical faults and pinpoint sources of trouble.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work area clean and organized.
• Perform mechanical and auto-electrical repairs on plant machinery and equipment.
• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks to keep equipment operational.
• Work with petrol-powered grass-cutting machines and equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment history.
• Record daily HRS meter readings on all mobile equipment.
• Perform stand-by duties across all sections of the woodchip plant and ship-loading operations.
• Manage tools and plant assets responsibly and per policies.

Kenntnisse

Diesel mechanics

Diagnostics

Welding & fabrication

Preventative maintenance

Communication

Ausbildung

Matric / Grade 12

Red Seal Diesel Mechanic

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

TWK Agri is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for the Timber division in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs and mechanical support on plant vehicles, machines and equipment to maximise uptime and reliability.

Requirements include a Red Seal Diesel Mechanic, hydraulic/auto-electrical training, 8–10 years of experience with heavy equipment, and fluency in English. Strong diagnostic, welding and maintenance planning skills are essential for this busy site.