Our client based in Ceres is looking for a General/ Workshop Assistant to provide assistance to the Technician, Team Leader or Supervisor(s) in terms of any aspect of duties to assist to be performed
Qualification
- Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent qualification, plus appropriate job-related work experience (minimum of 3 years)
- Ability to drive a forklift, have forklift operator’s licence or have the ability and competence to successfully obtain a forklift operator’s licence
- Must have knowledge of machines and tools and their uses
- Must have practical knowledge and experience of disassembling (stripping) of machines and reassembling
- Must have practical knowledge and experience of various minor repairs to equipment / machines
- Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out
- Good communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English
- Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time
- Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
- Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
- Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment
- Ability and desire to improve skills and knowledge; eager to learn and able to translate knowledge into improved behaviour / actions
- Code 10, or 14 / EC without any vehicle or driver restrictions + Professional Drivers’ Permit and appropriate medical clearance
- Valid forklift operator licence
- Code 8 / EB drivers licence
Responsibilities/ Requirements
- Provide assistance to technicians / mechanics with adjustment, maintenance, part replacement and repair of equipment / machines
- Carry out minor repairs; responsible to do such requested repairs according to instruction, correctly and promptly
- Assist with stripping / disassembling of equipment in order to perform checks / do quotes / complete repairs; assist with re-assembly of equipment
- Check forklift going to and coming from customers for damages, tyre conditions and abuse
- Preparation of machines and spray painting
- Cleaning and lubrication of machinery, vehicles, equipment, tools
- General cleaning of parts and / or equipment
- Ensuring cleanliness and neatness of work area, store and / or yard area – e.g., housekeeping, cleaning of oil spills, etc.
- On request – obtaining parts / tools / other products from store, signing for it, taking proper care during use of it and storage thereof, returning spare parts / tools to appropriate person / store
- Provide general physical assistance to Technicians / Mechanics / Team Leader / Supervisor as and Suppliers when requested
- Assisting with the load and offload of forklifts
- Check and charge batteries
- Must generally act and work in an efficient and safety conscious manner
- Must operate equipment, use hand power tools and specialised hand tools in correct and safe manner with or without supervision
- Perform various other tasks the Team Leader / Supervisor might need the workshop assistant to do
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