Technician

We strive to maintain an extremely high standard of quality as our products need to work 24/7/365 in very harsh environments. Our plant is certified to ISO 9001:2015.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Engage in assembly, maintenance, repair, quality control and packaging of products. These tasks are scheduled in co-ordination with Management.
• Carry out Product assembly in accordance with work instructions.
• Ensure a high quality of work is always maintained.
• Reporting of problems/shortages to Production Manager.
• Troubleshooting of product.
• General plant and machine maintenance, e.g., monthly checks of machines, battery levels.
• Ensure that wastage of raw materials is minimized.
• Conduct site risk assessments with Management.
• Ensure that the Quality and the ESH (Environment, Safety and Health) Policies are followed and maintained. Observe and maintain all safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that work instructions are properly followed.
• Work according to specifications and processes supplied.
• Always maintain good housekeeping.
• Ensure that job times are recorded when requested by Management.
• Report non-conformances to the Production Manager.
• Participate in weekly Production and Safety Talks.
• Perform equipment verification (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes) on an annual basis per plant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Reporting quality issues immediately to management.
• Ensure compliance of safety regulations according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and company policies.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checks of plant equipment as per requirements.
• Undertakes training and self-education in the Company's products and policies.
• Ensure that received goods are correct in quantity, required product and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by Management.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Must be an excellent problem-solver, specifically, must possess the ability to troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of materials (e.g., Aluminium, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel) and materials processing (e.g., how to correctly drill various grades of stainless steel).
• Ability to operate various machines and tools safely and correctly: CNC Milling Machines, Lathes, Verniers, various Hand-tools, Cut-off Saws, Plunge Saws, Angle Grinders, Electric Drills and Drivers, Bench Saws, Table Saws, Drill Press.
• Experience in working with electronics and electrical components, including use of testing equipment (e.g., digital multimeters).
• Soldering of Printed Circuit Boards, specifically, handling and soldering of SMD components.
• Able to identify and work with electronic components.
• General use of Forklift for goods handling.
• Experience with woodwork.
• Able to work neatly and methodically.
• Must demonstrate an extremely high attention to detail, that is, must be detail oriented.
• Must possess basic computer literacy, knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and web browsers (Edge or Chrome).
• Able to follow production specifications to set up machines.
• Work requires physical effort, occasionally lifting ±30kg.
• Safety: Housekeeping, Machine Safety and General Safety.
• By way of internal training, is completely aware of our Quality, Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures and the parts for which they are responsible.
• Must be familiar with Occupational Health and Safety, including but not limited to: First Aid, Firefighting, HIRA, and Incident Investigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 and relevant post-matric Qualification – (Not Negotiable).
• Relevant technical qualification: Millwright or Mechatronics – (Advantage).
• More than 2 years’ experience in a technical field – (Advantage).
• CNC Machining and CNC Milling – (Advantage).
• QMS ISO9001: 2015 – (Negotiable).
• Occupational Health and Safety (First Aid, Firefighting, HIRA, and Incident Investigation) – (Negotiable).
• Valid Forklift Driver’s Certification and License – (Advantage).