Technician Assistant

Weir; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir, a global engineering company, is seeking a maintenance support role in Johannesburg. The position involves ensuring safe operations, conducting inspections, and assisting with technical tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience with various equipment and good problem-solving skills in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, mobile elevated working platforms.
• Basic technical skills in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
• Support maintenance by assisting in various tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical skills

Job description

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting, and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress, and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent, and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), and housekeeping requirements.
• Adhere to the Duty of Care Policy at all times.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment to identify unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Support the maintenance team by ensuring smooth operations, assisting with routine maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry), and maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Assist with event setups and breakdowns, including moving furniture, while aiding in diagnosing and repairing facility and equipment issues.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications:

• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, mobile elevated working platforms.
• Problem-solving skills and communication skills.
• Basic technical skills - understanding how to use hand and power tools, basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world-leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water, and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low-carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our website.