YC: Artisan Boilermaker

UD Trucks India; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

UD Trucks India is seeking an Artisan Boilermaker to investigate, diagnose, and perform maintenance on vehicles and machinery. The role requires trade test qualifications, experience in manufacturing or automotive sectors, and skills in welding and basic electrical work. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an artisan post-trade.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing or automotive experience.
• Valid Cherry Picker and Forklift licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Resolve functional failures and breakdowns on production equipment.
• Weld on various equipment and metals, including mild steel and stainless steel.

Skills

Basic electrical skills

Welding and fabrication techniques

Knowledge of LOTTO systems

Education

Trade test qualified: Boiler maker

Tools

Cherry Picker

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Job description

YC: Artisan Boilermaker

Department : Human Resources (BP64030)

Job Overview

UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. The main purpose of the job is to investigate, diagnose, and perform trade-related maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery according to the maintenance requirements on a shift basis.

Responsibilities And Duties

Maintenance

• Ensure the achievement of Key Performance Indicators such as plant availability, mean time to repair, mean time between failure, PM adherence, action completion, and Kaizen creation and completion.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance and Jobcard tasks timely.
• Maintain optimal machine and mechanical tools availability.
• Resolve functional failures and breakdowns on production equipment.
• Proactively identify hardware and mechanical breakdowns using departmental/machine systems and pre-PM inspection checklists.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure machine ownership by checking and maintaining equipment to be fit for purpose.
• Implement and execute maintenance initiatives and programs.
• Review maintenance task lists for value addition and recommend new tasks for equipment.
• Compile daily shift handover reports and communicate with the maintenance engineering team.
• Work safely, adhering to PPE requirements for specific tasks.
• Report work details in SAP/Syspro-PM upon completion.
• Perform shaping and fabrication of parts and equipment.
• Inspect pressure vessel equipment and adhere to safety standards for hot work, gases, and pressurized vessels.
• Maintain the 5S standard before, during, and after shifts.
• Weld on various equipment and metals, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces with proper permits and risk assessments.
• Apply LOTTO for work in progress where applicable.
• Load and offload heavy equipment and materials using forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Update spares inventory to prevent waste or unavailability.

Improvements

• Investigate and implement machine/mechanical improvements to enhance quality and production output.
• Introduce quick and standardized Kaizens.
• Engage proactively with operators to promote Kaizens.
• Provide input into spares requirements for the business unit.

Business Unit

• Support all other business unit partners.
• Maintain clear and open communication.
• Promote teamwork and active participation in problem-solving.
• Communicate deviations to maintenance engineering for process improvements.
• Attend handover meetings with other artisans, team leaders, or section engineers and prioritize work accordingly.
• Perform other duties assigned by the maintenance engineer within the department.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Trade test qualified: Boiler maker.
• Knowledge and experience of basic electrical skills.
• Understanding of LOTTO systems.
• Experience with overhead machinery, lifting tackle, and equipment.
• Experience with various welding and fabrication techniques.
• Valid Cherry Picker and Forklift licenses.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an artisan post-trade.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing or automotive experience.

About UD Trucks

Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global provider of commercial vehicle solutions headquartered in Japan. We focus on automation, electro mobility, and connectivity to define the next generation of logistics solutions. Operating in over 60 countries, we develop, manufacture, and sell trucks ranging from heavy to light-duty models.

Our culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, empowered growth, and flexibility. We support remote working and flexible hours to promote work/life balance. Join us in creating a better life for society, our customers, and yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.