Workshop Assistant (Mechanical)

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

Job summary

A leading water utility company in South Africa is seeking a Mechanical Artisan Assistant to support the Mechanical Maintenance team. The successful candidate will assist artisans in general maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment in a workshop environment. Candidates should have Grade 12, a driver's license, and 2 years of relevant experience. Specialized training in pumps and valves is advantageous. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Mechanical Artisan Assistant in a workshop environment.
• Specialized training in pumps, valves, and conveyor belts.
• Code 08 driver's license and ability to pass K53 Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisans in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently based on job cards.
• Install and service mechanical plants and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Welding

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Mechanical Foreman and will provide support in the Mechanical Maintenance team to perform general maintenance on mechanical equipment, operate high pressure water equipment in a Mechanical workshop environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 2 year experience in as Mechanical Artisan Assistant/Mechanical workshop environment is essential.
• Specialized training in Pumps, valves and conveyor belts
• Code 08 drivers’ license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Test is essential
• Training from a recognized training school/center or Mechanical trade will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Duties

• Assist artisans in the maintenance, repair, stripping and re-assembling of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Receive job cards, planning and executing tasks effectively.
• Installing and servicing of all Mechanical plant allocated. Collect spare parts and equipment from suppliers.
• Work according to Rand Water’s job card system.
• Ensure that planned critical deadlines are met timeously.
• Perform minor welding tasks, cutting and fitting of mechanical plant and adhering to safe working procedures. Responsible for good housekeeping.

Knowledge

• Mechanical equipment and appliances
• Welding, Cutting and fitting

Skills

• Ability to complete a job cards accurately
• Problem solving

Attitude

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