Workshop Assistant

Rand Water; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A water services company in Vereeniging is seeking a Mechanical Artisan Assistant. The successful candidate will provide support in mechanical maintenance, perform general maintenance on equipment, and conduct inspections. Requirements include Grade 12/N3 in Mechanical Engineering and two years in a workshop environment. A basic knowledge of pumps, valves, and machining tools is essential. This role emphasizes integrity, initiative, and strong teamwork skills. The company offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a Mechanical Artisan Assistant/Mechanical workshop environment.
• Basic knowledge on hand & machining tools.
• Training from a recognized training school/center or fitter & turner trade is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the Mechanical Maintenance team.
• Do general maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Repair and secure loose guards.
• Inspect guards to ensure they are intact.
• Cut required material on power saw according to procedure.
• Inspect plant equipment and report failures.
• Service plant equipment as scheduled.

Skills

Basic knowledge on pumps

Basic knowledge on valves

Intermediate machining on center lathe

Intermediate machining on milling machine

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)/N3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power saw

Hand tools

Job description

Job Advert Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Mechanical Foreman and will provide support in the Mechanical Maintenance team, do general maintenance on mechanical equipment and minor machining of spares for the plant was required

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)/N3 in Mech Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in as Mechanical Artisan Assistant/Mechanical workshop environment including machining.
• Basic knowledge on pumps, valve and gearbox, intermediate machining on center lathe and milling machine.
• Training from a recognized training school/center or fitter & turner trade will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Duties

• Receives job cards and fill in on a daily basis.
• Repair and secure loose guards. Do inspection on guards to make sure they are intact.
• Cut required material on power saw. (follow the correct cutting procedure and using of power tools
• Check and inspect plant equipment and machinery. Thoroughly check, record failures and report to the supervisor or artisan.
• Ensure job safe transport to plant and load safely and securely.
• Grease bearings and chain drives.
• Check correct grease as per manual.
• Service plant equipment’s as the schedule

Knowledge

• Basic numeracy and literac
• Basic knowledge on hand & machining tools

Skills

• Basic knowledge on pumps, valve and gearbox, intermediate machining on center lathe and milling machine

Attitude

• Integrity with ability to use initiative
• Work independently
• Performance driven
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Good housekeeping