Career Opportunities: Artisan HEM (4951)
Job Title: Artisan HEM
Company: Komatsu South Africa
Business Unit: South Africa
Division: Operations
Department: Namakwa
Location: Nama Sands Workshop
Reference Number: 4951
Introduction:
Komatsu has an opportunity for a qualified Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic to join our team at our Western Cape branch in Namakwa Sands. The successful candidate must have 3 years of experience in the heavy earthmoving/mining equipment industry and a Trade Certificate as a Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic.
Qualification:
- N3/ Grade 12
- Trade Certificate as Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic
Experience:
Internal candidate: completed Komatsu apprentice program.
External candidate: 3 years’ expyearse in the earthmoving/mining equipment industry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans for health checks and inspection of equipment (new and used in stock).
- Conducts visual machine/equipment inspection – Health condition – Breakdowns.
- Tests and adjusts faulty components/parts/ systems.
- Plans for repairs of equipment (new and used in stock), with regaraboutrkshops, the nomination of service, stock, and other resources.
- Confirming full functionality of equipment/components using specialized testing equipment.
- Assessing work/materials/items/parts required to resolve the problem.
- Carrying out the full service according to operations & maintenance manual.
- Plans assembly of new equipment & Pre-Delivery Inspections in conjunction with the foreman/manager.
- Diagnosing fault codes, operating parameters, etc. on the monitor panel.
- Plans for an overhaul of equipment with regarconcerningkshop, materials/parts, working time & gain approval.
- Obtains all relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for the execution of work.
Functions:
- SHEQ
- Machine Inspections: Field and Workshop.
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.
- Machine Repairs: Field and Workshop.
- Machine Services: Field and Workshop.
- Machine and Component Disassembly and Assembly (new and rebuild).
Competencies:
- Accepting Responsibility
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Adapting to Change
- Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
- Good communication skills in verbal and writing
- Using Math
- Reading Effectively
- Displaying Technical Expertise
- Working Safely
Skills/Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
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Recruitment and selection processes are managed according to Komatsu’s B-BBEE policies
Internal applicants receive preference
Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks
Only online applications will be considered
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position
All the best with your applications