Mechanic Operator Global Grade 05

Key Outputs

• Assist a turner machinist / automotive machinist in minor repairs to salvageable iron at the machine shop to OEM standards and customer requirements while maintaining an orderly and safe workplace.

• Primary duties are to operate the sandblasting machine, drill and tap, grinding and cylinder head pressure test machine.

• Assist the artisans in performing moderate to complex maintenance and repair work on machines and / or components.

• machines and / or components

• Know which tools are used for which jobs and ensure the mechanic / technician has them within reach

• Physically lift, keep in place and / or move up to 20kg or use appropriate lifting and slinging equipment for objects larger in size

• Clean and maintain facilities and equipment

• Assist artisan to obtain and check parts for particular jobs

• Maintain a safe and orderly workplace

• Ad hoc Supervisor instructions

• Ad hoc artisan instructions

• Wrapping of Wip parts in inspection and assembly

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Matric or Equivalent

• Ability to obtain certification as forklift operator within 90 days of appointment

• Ability to obtain certification as overhead / jib crane operator within 90 days of appointment

• Ability to follow instructions under supervision

• Rotate between departments on an ad hoc basis