The purpose of this position is to provide specialised engineering and hydraulic back up service to material handling equipment, systems, and products on company premises or at customer sites in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

Provide Complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner
Ensure proper Communcation between self, workshop staff (supervisor and controller) and customer
Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client's premises; maintains a safe work environment by verify vehicle safety device operation, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Perform high quality workmanship on material handling compontents as well as manufacturing of new parts.
Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, welders, etc in a safe, economic manner.
Perform according to the required industry standards.

Required Minimum Knowledge and Requirement(s):

Trade test certificate (machinist, welding, fitter, boiler maker)
Code 8 driver's licence
Advanced welding experience with relevant trade papers
Advanced hydraulic equipment repair
Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Qualified welder, turner, machinist, fitter, boiler maker plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling minimum working experience of 5 years.
Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out
Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse fluently and 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 understand and follow safety measures and precautions
Ability to interpret and apply technical information
Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant specialised tools
Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models
Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
Ability to work under extreme pressure
Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time
As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry and client requirements are paramount to the success of their businesses and the partnership between our company and theirs – candidates applying for this position must be able to do standby and work overtime as and when requested.