YC: Artisan Boilermaker

UD Trucks; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

UD Trucks is seeking an Artisan Boilermaker to investigate, diagnose, and perform maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery. The role involves ensuring optimal machine availability, performing welding tasks, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a trade test qualification and relevant experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-trade artisan experience.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing or automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Resolve functional failures and breakdowns on production equipment.
• Shape and fabricate parts and production equipment.

Skills

Basic electrical skills

Understanding of LOTTO systems

Welding and fabrication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Trade test qualified: Boiler maker

Tools

Forklift

Cherry picker

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 on time, and Kaizen creation and completion.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance and Jobcards punctually.
• 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.
• Own machine maintenance to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
• Implement and execute maintenance initiatives and programs.
• Review maintenance task lists for value addition and recommend new tasks.
• Compile and send daily shift handover reports to the ME team, including training and rollout.
• Work safely, adhering to PPE requirements for specific tasks.
• Report work details in SAP/Syspro-PM upon completion.
• Shape and fabricate parts and production equipment.
• Inspect pressure vessel equipment and adhere to safety standards for hot work, gases, and pressurized vessels.
• Maintain 5S standards before, during, and after shifts.
• Perform welding on various equipment and metals, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces with appropriate work permits and risk assessments.
• Apply LOTTO for work in progress where applicable.
• Load and offload heavy equipment using forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Update spares inventory to prevent waste and unavailability.

Improvements

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

Business Unit

• Support other business units fully.
• Maintain clear and open communication.
• Participate actively in problem solving.
• Communicate deviations to ME for process and production improvements.
• Attend handover meetings with artisans, team leaders, or section engineers and prioritize work.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Maintenance Engineer within the department.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Trade test qualified: Boiler maker.
• Basic electrical skills and knowledge.
• Understanding of LOTTO systems.
• Experience with overhead machinery, lifting tackle, and equipment.
• Experience with different types of welding and fabrication.
• Valid Cherry picker and forklift licenses.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Minimum 2 years of post-trade artisan experience.
• 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, developing a wide range of trucks operating worldwide. Our team of over 8,000 colleagues from 40 nationalities is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable growth. Our culture promotes a diverse and friendly environment, empowered growth, and flexibility with trust. Join us in creating a Better Life for society, our customers, and yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.