Technician

Oxyon People Solutions; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Secunda seeks a qualified Millwright or Diesel Mechanic with at least 5 years of experience. The role focuses on assessing and repairing various machines, necessitating strong mechanical and electrical knowledge. Candidates must exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills, be organized, and have excellent communication abilities. If you are a reliable technician with a proactive approach, this position offers a dynamic working environment where teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience required.
• Ability to learn and comprehend machine functions is essential.
• Exceptional understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and test defective machines and report repair needs.
• Disassemble and reassemble machines for repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborate with others to repair or move machines.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trustworthiness

Education

Grade 12

Qualified Millwright or Diesel Mechanic

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES) :

• Assess and test the defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisors of repair needs.
• Disassemble machines and take off part for replacement or repair.
• Examine or conduct tasks or broken machine parts and identify defective parts.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufactures and the company's specifications.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair maintenance work.
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufactures and the company's specifications.
• Understanding and commissioning of PLC’s, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.
• Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment.
• Maintain a neat and organised working environment.
• Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other suppliers so that machines can be maintained and repaired.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements.
• Record maintenance information
• Function test machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE :

• Grade 12
• Qualified Millwright or Diesel Mechanic

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 5 years working experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Overseeing machines and machine parts
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamental of the functioning of machines.
• Exceptional understanding of electrical, mechanical and / hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair deductive reasoning and schematic.
• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines.
• Good English written and spoken.
• Skilled in coordinating deliveries
• Trustworthy
• Candidate must be highly organized.
• Ability to perform duties and deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Candidates must be friendly, personable, and able to build harmonious working relationship with clients, co-workers, and public.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

• Adhere to principles and values.
• Deal effectively with change.
• Communication skills
• Enthusiastically productive
• Build and maintain effective relationships.
• Produce and maintain good business results.
• Pro-active approach