Technician (Mossel Bay)

Responsibilities:

Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisor/s of repair needs.

Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair.

Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts.

Install, replace or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and company specifications.

Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and company 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 work environment.

Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies 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 inspections on electrical equipment and issue Certificate of compliance where applicable.

Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time.

To prevent an unsafe machine from being utilized.