Production Unit Technician

6486 RT Company SA; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 280 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining equipment supplier is seeking a skilled technician in Kempton Park, South Africa. The role requires assembling and testing hard and soft rock loaders, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and maintaining a safe working environment. Candidates must have relevant trade certifications and 3 to 5 years of experience in machine manufacturing. Strong diagnostic skills and IT proficiency are essential for success. This position encourages continuous self-improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in machine manufacturing.
• Experience in Sandvik hard rock and soft rock loaders required.
• Must be physically & medically able to function in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines following the assembling plan.
• Pre-assemble and test electrical and mechanical components.
• Maintain work areas according to production standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of electro-hydraulics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Good English language skills

IT skills

Education

Section 13 Trade Certificate / Section 26D Trade Certificate

Flame proof certificate

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

Responsible for pre-assembly of Electrical, Mechanical, Electro- hydraulic and Pneumatic components, assembling, inspecting, testing and commissioning of newly built machines (soft and hard rock LHDs) in accordance with the relevant specifications and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling machines in accordance with the assembling plan.

• Pre-Assembling and testing of Electrical, Mechanical, Electro- hydraulic and Pneumatic components.

• Pre-assembly and testing of electrical and flame proof components.

• Assembling, testing and commissioning Sandvik hard rock and soft rock machines.

• Follow up on outstanding parts availability on Lean systems.

• Ensure work areas are maintained in accordance with Production standards.

• Maintains process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)

• Comply with Sandvik SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set

• Complete work orders and give feedback to the foreman.

• Report all deviations and/or damages

• Keep good maintenance of P.P.E. and use it as prescribed.

• Attend and perform work as directed.

• Behave in a courteous and professional manner.

• Obey all lawful instructions.

Your Profile

• Must trade be tested (Millwright/Electrical or Mechanical) with a flame proof certificate.

• Section 13 Trade Certificate /Section 26D Trade Certificate with POE/ Proof of Modules /Proof of Apprenticeship is compulsory.

• Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in machine manufacturing.

• Must have experience in Sandvik hard rock and soft rock loaders.

• Must have Knowledge of electro-hydraulics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and schematic reading.

• Excellent troubleshooting ability with strong diagnostic, problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

• A safety champion capable of working alone or with a team and capable of stopping work, if required.

• Creative, adaptable to changes, good attitude in learning.

• Continuously drives self-improvement and improvement of others.

• Good English language level both written and verbal.

• IT skills (Windows, Office 365 apps, e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)

• Physically & medically able to function in a workshop environment.