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 companys 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 clients sites and supplier sites.

DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 QCPs (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 (BOMs) 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

EDUCTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION