Job Description: The purpose of this position is to provide the essential technical knowledge, evaluate, select, and apply advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of engineering assignments.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large-scale assemblies
- Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
- Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
- Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
- Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
- Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement
- Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
- Compile reports on failures and tasks
Qualifying Criteria:
- BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical
- At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment
- Competency in computer aided engineering design and drawing
- Hands-on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment is essential
- Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous
- Experience in electrical control systems advantageous
- Proven project management experience
- Proven leadership experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be fully computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
- Must have strong proven administrative skills
- Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
- Must be prepared to work overtime when required
Qualifying Attributes:
- Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting
- Ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment
- Excellent team player – able to balance team and individual responsibilities
- Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
- Hard-working and self-motivated
- Time and priority management
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Logical and detail oriented
- Excellent standards of execution
- Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
- Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Engineering Directors
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits include:
- Provident fund
- Life cover
- Funeral cover
- Medical aid - hospital plan
- 15 x paid leave days per annum
- Long service leave after five years of employment
Standard hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday, 07:30 – 16:00 Fridays
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements.
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