Senior Technician

Columbus McKinnon Corporation; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Roodepoort seeks a qualified Millwright with a background in machining and electrical systems. The role includes machining and manufacturing according to engineering drawings, performing in-house maintenance, and conducting load tests at customer sites. Candidates must hold a Red Seal Certificate and have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. A valid driver's license and being computer literate are also required for this position. Travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a related field.
• Must be able to work on overhead cranes and electrical hoists.
• Able to assist with identifying electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Machine and manufacture products per approved drawings.
• In-house machine maintenance and repairs.
• Load testing of equipment at customer sites.

Skills

Machining and milling process

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault finding on PLC and Micro link Systems

Hydraulics systems knowledge

Reading Electrical and Hydraulic drawings

Education

Registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI)

Qualified Millwright (Red Seal Certificate)

Minimum N4 Technical certificate

Grade 12 minimum education

Tools

Forklift Operator licence

Overhead crane licence

Job description

Job Summary/Overview

To machine and manufacture products, as per the approved drawings in the
Engineering Department
In-house Machine maintenance/ repairs/ breakdowns and inspections
Inspections, repairs and load testing of equipment at customer sites
Providing the customers with safe products and material handling solutions that meets
their requirements and exceeds their expectations
Machining and milling to tolerances as per drawing request
Assembly and testing of mechanical and hydraulic equipment
Workshop compliance and other duties
Good House Keeping practice
Stock control and rotation of goods
Ad hoc functions in the workshop

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To machine and manufacture products, as per the approved drawings in the
Engineering Department
In-house Machine maintenance/ repairs/ breakdowns and inspections
Inspections, repairs and load testing of equipment at customer sites
Providing the customers with safe products and material handling solutions that meets
their requirements and exceeds their expectations
Machining and milling to tolerances as per drawing request
Assembly and testing of mechanical and hydraulic equipment
Workshop compliance and other duties
Good House Keeping practice
Stock control and rotation of goods
Ad hoc functions in the workshop

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Must have general knowledge of machining and milling process
Knowledge of electrical systems, quick fault finding on PLC and Micro link
Systems, Variable speed drives and overhead cranes
Able to assist with identifying electrical components for the sales team to
understand and prepare quotes
Product applications on lifting equipment will be added advantage
Exceptional knowledge on fault finding on lifting equipment
Mechanical and electrical minded
Good knowledge of hydraulics systems
Exceptional knowledge in the strip and repair of gearboxes, Mechanical and
Electro linear actuators and general repairs in a workshop environment
Able to read Electrical and Hydraulic drawings
Good knowledge of electric hoists and manufactured equipment under the hook
Able to do Hazard identification and Risk assessments on customer sites

Required Qualifications

Registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) specify scope with application
Qualified Millwright (Red Seal Certificate)
Minimum N4 Technical certificate
Grade 12 minimum education
Valid Driver’s Licence
Computer Literate
Forklift Operator / Overhead crane licence
A minimum of 5 years working experience
Knowledge of competitors, and Yale Products technical information will be an
advantage
Machining and milling capabilities
Must be able to work on overhead cranes, electrical hoists and railway equipment
Able to work long hours and travel from time to time