Mechanic General X2 Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment seeks an experienced Earthmoving Equipment Technician to service and repair CAT machines on customer sites or at Barloworld sites. You will diagnose faults, inspect components, and complete reports to customers.

Able to read schematics, work safely, and maintain contamination control per OEM standards. Five years post-qualification experience on Caterpillar equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience on Caterpillar machines is required.
• Ability to read and understand Caterpillar system schematics.
• Good technical report writing and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with SIS, STW and ET.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.
• Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis with accurate customer reports.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs for optimal utilization.
• Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment.
• Ensure safety and adhere to contamination control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reporting

Driver's license

Education

Matric/ Grade 12

Trade qualification (Red Seal)

Tools

SIS

STW

ET

CAT diagnostics

Job description

Key Outputs

• Carry out scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs (Disassemble, inspect and assemble) on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites.
• Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA's) on machines or components, compile accurate reports with recommendations to the customers.
• Efficiently trouble shoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal utilization and availability of machines.
• Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment
• Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards
• Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM standards.
• 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
• Ensure safe work practice

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Qualified in relevant trade, red seal (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic)
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems.
• Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Good technical report writing
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Computer Literacy (SIS, STW and ET) knowledge
• Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Applicable product knowledge
• Drivers licence – Code B
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems
• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO Quality systems
• Knowledge and implementation of Contamination Control principles