Maintenance Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a maintenance technician specializing in Trackless Mobile Machinery. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault-finding, and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will ensure operational efficiency while enhancing safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience with Trackless Mobile Machinery.
• Knowledge of SHEQ requirements.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Document maintenance activities and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Internal combustion engines

Electric circulation (24V)

Maintenance documentation

Risk assessment

Job description

To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on Trackless Mobile Machinery in line with documented work instructions.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY :

• Manage Risks: Adhere to legislated safety, health, and environmental standards in every task performed.
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox).
• Isolate and lockout with relevant documents.
• Assess and respond to related risks in working areas.

CUSTOMERS :

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Never hand over equipment that is inappropriately maintained.
• Always receive authorization via a work order before performing tasks.
• Perform tasks as outlined in the Work Order and detailed Task List.
• Capture history and complete notifications to the required standard.
• Confirm Work Order details, including time, accurately.
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any discrepancies or issues.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor of any unavailable spares, equipment, or other factors.
• Report deviations observed during inspections.
• Conduct fault-finding on hydraulic systems, internal combustion engines, transmissions, and drive lines.
• Perform basic fault-finding on electric circulation under 24V.
• Use judgment to assess and conduct own maintenance on machines.
• Assist in tyre changes.
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly and safely.
• Document all data related to stoppages for root cause analysis.
• Suggest improvements for breakdown handling to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Change out items as needed.
• Create PM orders and reservations for rotables from stock.
• Create subsequent notifications.
• Complete all fields on the “Damage” tag when returning items to the rotable store.
• Transport damaged rotables to the lay-down area.