Location: Durban

Salary:

R25 000 - R30 000 Basic Salary + 50% Medical aid contribution + Provident Fund + Funeral Cover + Company Vehicle (Business use only).

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Reporting to the Customer Service Team Leader – Maritimes Cranes, Port Equipment & Offshore- and Ship Cranes.

Key Performance Areas:

• Apply electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery and electrically controlled, electronically controlled equipment and circuitry, hydraulic circuits and components, mechanical equipment.

• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Harbour Mobile Cranes, Reach Stackers, Offshore- and Ship Cranes

• Complete assigned paperwork as to procedures. As a minimum time sheet, work report, expense report in the latest available version. Fill out all forms properly including customer’s signature where applicable.

• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.

Experience:

• Matric/NGF4

• Earthmoving Mechanic /Auto Electrician/ Millwright

• Preferably with a minimum of 3-5 years of Field Service, heavy hydraulics, auto electrical and mechanical fault finding experience post qualifying

• Experience with working on Harbour Mobile Cranes, Reach Stackers, Offshore- and Ship Cranes

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Responsibilities:

• Operate machine for test, inspection, diagnoses and trouble shoot.

• Sets the positive example in punctuality and professional demeanour by respectful communication with all levels of staff, keeping work areas clean and orderly, and promoting safety regulations and all other company programs.

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spares and OEM repaired parts.

• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machines.

• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using relevant measuring devices.

• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency and safe integrity of the machine.

• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.

• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.

• Promotes a safe work environment by following on site safety rules and ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures.

• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

• Successfully complete factory authorized training.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of OEM Service Software (i.e. Sculi and Crane Management software).

• Prepare for jobs by checking parts and documentation for accuracy and completeness and any possible required online safety courses (i.e. customer specific safety induction, MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training)).

• Complete jobs independently with as little assistance from others as possible.

• Assist customers with troubleshooting, part and machine related questions when needed.

• Attends training sessions as required.

• Maintains a minimum set of tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job performance.

• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.

• Maintains a positive attitude and role model for the other employees to follow.

• Maintains company service literature, and maintains a high awareness of technical changes.

• Assumes the lead person position.

• Trains and/or mentors others in department.

• Refuses to carry out unsafe tasks in conflict with companies procedures or technical rules.

• Follows the Companies Field Service policy and the company code of conduct.

• Restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Responsible for ensuring that all field service equipment is compliant with health and Safety acts. 

• Valid passport and Driver’s License required.

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Please take note: If you do not have the necessary qualifications and experience please do not send your CV. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be held for future vacancies.