Lift Technician

Vision Elevators is a local lift equipment company with offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg & Durban. 

A   local and nationally represented company specialising in the supply,   installation and maintenance of products for the vertical lifting industry is   looking for a Lift Technician who will be primarily responsible for   servicing, preventative maintenance and repair work on Elevators and   Escalators.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain and service lifts (passenger, goods, stair lifts) and escalators   using hand and power tools, testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
• Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
• Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying condition of lift and conformance to standards.
• Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
• Willing to work planned overtime and after hours standby schedule

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Trade Tested as a Lift Technician / Lift Mechanic
• University qualified
• Electrical and mechanical training an advantage
• Electrical Skills
• Mechanical Skills
• Knowledge of Hydraulics
• Driver's License
• 4 - 5 year working experience as above

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