Mechanical Assembler

HR Genie; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gqeberha is looking for an Assembler to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling special purpose machinery, conducting functional tests, and ensuring compliance with mechanical design specifications. A solid background in mechanical assembly and at least five years of experience in a related environment are essential. Applicants must have a Grade 12 education and be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a mechanical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical design drawings.
• Experience with testing tooling and functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble special purpose machinery according to design requirements.
• Conduct functional testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet functional requirements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Fault finding

Time Management

Quality Management

Education

Grade 12

Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Tools

Mechanical assembly hand tools

Measuring and alignment equipment

Job description

Assemble special purpose machinery as per the design requirement using accurate and concise assembly

POSITION INFO :

Basic Educational Requirements :

• Formal Schooling : Grade 12

Fitter and Turner / Toolmaker / Millwright) or Mechanical Engineering Diploma

• Languages : English : Read, Write and speakAfrikaans – Read, write and speak (optional)
• Driver’s License : Code 8

Requirements and Experiences :

• 5 Years’ experience in a Jendamark Related mechanical industry / working environment
• Experience in testing of tooling, sub-assemblies and complete facilities to ensure it meets project, marketing, safety, product and customer requirements
• Experience in fault finding and its root cause identification, in the mechanical industry and on Jendamark-related facilities
• Comprehensive experience with mechanical assembly hand tools
• Comprehensive experience with all relevant measuring, levelling and alignment equipment
• Comprehensive experience in measuring and alignment procedures of various applications within the machine assembly process
• Experience and ability to read and interpret details and requirements from mechanical design drawings, and from mechanical soft-copy designs.

Job Objectives :

• To assemble special purpose machinery as per the design requirement using accurate and concise assembly techniques in order to achieve the required assembly tolerance
• To functional test special purpose machinery to ensure the machine meets the design requirements as planned.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Time Management : Assemble facilities on time as per project requirementAcknowledge and accommodate the requirements to have to work additional hours to achieve project milestones
• Quality Management : Understand and comprehend facility purpose and objectives.Comprehensively read, understand and transform Mechanical designs into assembled functional machines / facilities, exercising and applying mechanical knowledge and best assembly practises achieve high accuracy as per drawing specificationsCorrectly identifying components for the purpose of the assembly applicationWork together with Mechanical and Control System Engineers to achieve facilities functional requirementsManage and assist testing of facilities and tooling to conform to mechanical design specifications. Identify non-conformances and establish root cause.
• Personnel Development : Liaise confidently and constructively with specialist consultants e.g. Design Consultants / SuppliersInstall facilities on site if and when requiredTo operate within the safety regulations of the company / OSH acExercising and maintaining high standards in : housekeeping, organizing and controlling issued parts and drawings.To comply with ISO proceduresRelated JMS-system updates

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission / closing date.

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