Mechanic General GlobalGrade 08

Barloworld Equipment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment company in Boksburg seeks a qualified Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs on Caterpillar components. Responsibilities include executing planned repairs, ensuring part reusability, and compiling technical reports. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of relevant trade experience, particularly in hydraulics, along with strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic/Fitter).
• 3 to 5 years Trade experience in the component repair process.
• 2 years minimum experience in specific position requirements for hydraulics.
• Basic technical report writing.
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Failure analysis skills.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer Literate (Use of Tablets and Apps, Outlook, Microsoft Office, STW & ET) knowledge.
• Drivers licence.
• Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown repairs on Caterpillar Earthmoving components.
• Ensure reusability of parts during inspection.
• Compile accurate Hydraulics Inspection Reports and Technical Analysis Reports.
• Maintain professional image when representing.
• Ensure safe work practices.

Job description

Position Outputs

• Ability to perform planned and breakdown repairs (Disassemble, inspect and assemble) Caterpillar Earthmoving components to supplier standards and customer requirements.
• Ability to ensure reusability of parts during inspection
• Ability to disassemble, inspect and assemble Hydraulic Cylinders and Pumps to Caterpillar Standards.
• Compile accurate Hydraulics Inspection Reports and Technical Analysis Reports
• Maintain professional image when representing BWE!
• Ensure safe work practice.
• Control Contamination
• Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
  
  

Qualification, Experience And Competencies

• Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic/Fitter
• 3 to 5 years Trade experience in the component repair process
• 2 years minimum experience in specific position requirements for hydraulics
• Component specific technical knowledge and skills
• Advanced knowledge in the Caterpillar Service Information System – SIS2.0
• Basic technical report writing
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Failure analysis skills.
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures
• Follows Quality processes
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer Literate (Use of Tablets and Apps, Outlook, Microsoft Office, STW & ET) knowledge
• Drivers licence
• Team Player
• Punctual