Senior Artisan : Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Komatsu South Africa; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer in South Africa is seeking an experienced Artisan: Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic. The role demands at least 3 years of post-trade experience and a relevant HEM/Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate. Responsibilities include conducting equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and effectively troubleshooting machinery issues. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and computer literacy. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience on heavy earthmoving equipment is essential.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience on earth moving machinery is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual machine inspections to ensure functionality.
• Report hazardous situations and equipment issues to management.
• Plan for inspections and health checks of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting knowledge

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Understanding of maintenance philosophy

Education

HEM / Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate

Tools

Standard tools for machinery

MS Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)

Job description

Introduction

Komatsu Kimberely is seeking an experienced Artisan : Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic to join their dynamic team.

The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the construction / mining industry and a relevant HEM / Diesel Mechanic Trade certificate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remains up to date with health and safety procedures.
• Participates in planning of health and safety events and campaigns, take SHE into account in the planning of work output.
• Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Implement the Komatsu Way 5S sorting, organising, cleaning, ordering and training.
• Adheres to SHE policies and procedures.
• Complies with and instructs colleagues and subordinates staff in the wearing of protective gear and clothing.
• Participates in workplace safety events.
• Stay informed about emergency first aid kits / fire extinguishers and evacuations procedures.
• Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
• Checks that the safety signs and signals are in place.
• Implements safety awareness in all activities.
• Reports hazardous situations, incidents, or accidents.
• Provided feedback on the effectiveness of safety events.
• Reports equipment that is not in good working order.
• Reports on vehicle usage and incidents.
• Plans for health check and inspection of equipment.
• Informs the leadership of the work steps and technical issues.
• Conducts visual machine / equipment inspection – health condition, breakdowns.
• Conduct general inspection in terms of appearance, damage, or missing components.
• Inspect for leakages, check machine operations, check rust, check for wrong or missing parts, download machine data, identify cracks visually, take samples (oil, coolants, etc.)
• Test and adjust faulty components / parts / systems.
• Monitors the functionality of the component / equipment and progress made.
• Reports inspection results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Reports problems and issues to manager.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.
• Provide feedback regarding continuous improvement / suggestion to manager.
• Obtain necessary consumables items / parts / tools from warehouse via approved procedures.
• Apply judgement in the replacement or re use of parts.
• Gain technical advice or approval to replace a part / component.

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A qualified HEM / Diesel Mechanic Trade CerificateEXPERIENCE :
• 3 Years' experience on earth-moving equipment.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :
• Experience on earth moving machinery
• Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements
• Computer literate
• Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Valid driver's license.
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)