NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE Title: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN Area: Richards Bay Industry: Engineering Ref No.: TRG 2157 Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable Start Date: As soon as possible An opportunity for an experienced MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay. The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) performs a support function in the Engineering team for new projects, equipment upgrades, and modernisation, technical services and major equipment repairs for Aluminium smelters. The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) is required to understand, analyse, modify existing and design new mechanical and related system, primarily on machines used in the aluminium smelter industry. Drafting, modelling and associated strength calculations form part of this role. This role will also support the manufacturing department with necessary bills of material, develop scopes of work and provide related guidance and support to the quality department. He/she will be in charge of the interface between the company's engineering department and the local engineering department. The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) will also provide engineering support to other departments. Support also extends to site visits at the client's sites and supplier sites. Design in 2D Modelling in 3D Create and modify drawings as required Review of drawings and preparation of drawing packs to the workshop and/or manufacturing suppliers Setting and maintaining technical standards Maintain engineering processes and procedures (i.e. welding, heat treatment etc) Site visits and equipment inspections Technical assistance / audits at client site Scope of work input (client and suppliers) Prepare QCP's (Quality Control Plans) in conjunction with the QA/QC Participate in NCR meetings on behalf of Engineering department as required Provide technical input for Requests for Quotation for Projects, Spare Parts and Repairable' s Loading, modifying, analysing and revising of Bill of Materials (BOM's) and Inventory Codes Extracting information and technical data from SAP and other databases Production support (machining, fabrication etc) Comply with legal and company specific HSEQ requirements Consider quality and safety in all work performed Report any quality non-conformance near misses or incidents PROBLEM SOLVING: Analyse and find solutions to mechanical problems on equipment Produce Quality work Meet milestones / deadlines Identify the mismatch between international and local available materials and processes for manufacturing Select material, methods and processes required for fabrication and localisation of supply in South Africa Clarify drawing and related problems (fitment, interferences, missing information, international translation etc.) Work with Accuracy KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Cultivate healthy relationships with the management team, your line manager and engineering team Contribute to good company culture, team morale and a healthy work environment Matric (Grade 12) Mechanical Engineering Qualification Welding Inspector qualification advantageous Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and SAP would be advantageous Aluminium smelter equipment experience will be advantageous Knowledge of Solios equipment advantageous 3 – 5 years' experience in a mechanical engineering position More than 2 years' experience in a senior position Experience with CAD software/Autodesk Inventor Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable Start Date: As soon as possible Apply Now

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