Job Summary/Overview
Core Functions
- Maintenance and servicing of all machinery in the Honeydew building
- General building maintenance
- Conducting tool inspections across the facility
- Assembly, load testing, and repair of Jacks and Re-Railer units
- Maintaining ISO documentation and machine maintenance records
- Updating and managing of tool registers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintenance and servicing of all machinery in the Honeydew building
- General building maintenance
- Conducting tool inspections across the facility
- Assembly, load testing, and repair of Jacks and Re-Railer units
- Maintaining ISO documentation and machine maintenance records
- Updating and managing of tool registers
- Quality Assistant in Honeydew workshop
- Assembly and Inspection of Chain Blocks and Lever Hoists
- Assembly and Inspection of Yaletrac and Ropes
- Assembly and Inspection of Beam Clamps and Beam Crawls
- Identification and Inspection of Slings, Load and Hand Chain
- Assembly and Inspection of Chain Slings
- Assembly and Inspection of Steel Wire Rope
- Inspection of Lifting Tackle:
- Chain Slings
- Wire Rope Slings
- Webbing Slings
- Beam Clamps and Beam Crawls
- Sala Blocks and Safety Harnesses
- Shackles and clamps
- House Keeping
- Receiving and dispatching
- Engraving tags and stock
- Processing of assembly:
- SANS 1640: 2008 - Reconditioning of chain hoists
- SANS 1637: 2008 - Reconditioning of lever hoists
- SANS 1594: 2007 - Manual chain hoists
- SANS 1636: 2007 - Manual lever hoists
- SANS 1824: 2009 - Manual trolleys
- SANS 500: 2009 - Inspection, examination, and testing of manually operated chain and lever hoists in use
- Ensure CRM System is used and hardware taken care of
- Stock control and rotation
- Ad hoc functions as and when required
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
Knowledge
- Technically minded with the ability to maintain machinery and respond to breakdowns
- Proficient in working with tools and interpreting mechanical/electrical drawings
- Solid understanding of company products, services, systems, and procedures
- Familiarity with customer policies and procedures
- Knowledge of relevant SANS specifications used in repairs and onsite testing
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Experience as a quality assistant
- Skilled in CO₂ welding with a focus on precision and efficiency
Skills and Attributes
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail and precision in workmanship
- Medically fit (annual medical examinations required)
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary
- Neat, presentable, and committed to good housekeeping
- Curious and proactive mindset
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
- Must have own reliable transport
Required Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Matric, Grade 12 is the minimum requirement
- Minimum of 5 years in a field relative to a machine maintenance and workshop environment
- Proven ability to maintain and update a tool registers