Heavy Lift Technician

LMP RECRUIT; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified mechanic to maintain and repair electric and IC powered material handling equipment. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in diesel or petrol mechanics, as well as experience with forklifts or similar machinery. Responsibilities include servicing equipment, fault diagnosis, and ensuring all safety regulations are met. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic required.
• Experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment is necessary.
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair electric and IC powered material handling equipment.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs onsite or in-house.
• Maintain vehicle repair records and related documentation.

Skills

Experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment

Knowledge of auto electrical systems

Ability to interpret schematics

Diagnostic equipment usage

Education

Qualified Diesel or Petrol Mechanic

Qualified Forklift Mechanic

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair all Electric and IC powered material handling equipment

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements :

• Qualified Diesel and / or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic with Heavy lift Equipment knowledge
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools

Duties

• Maintain, service and repair all Electric and IC powered material handling equipment namely Reach Stackers, Empty Container Handlers and Forklifts from 2ton to 32ton capacity
• Carry out fault finding and repair, either on site or in-house, in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met
• Maintaining of vehicle repair records and all associated tasks
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting of breakdown on equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the designated Workshop Foremen as well as raising repair quotations / costs of repairs
• Maintaining of vehicle / component maintenance / repairs and operational data / history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record
• Ensure proper communication between Manager and other staff
• Ensure OHSACT & ASEC requirements are met in all actions on company premises; maintain a safe work environment by verifying safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Critical checks – FMX Reports, Speed settings, MSWL, Servicing as per agreement