Artisan: Millwright

Komatsu

  • Kathu, Northern Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job Title: Artisan MillwrightCompany: KomatsuBusiness Unit: South AfricaDivision: OperationsDepartment: Sishen Field ServiceLocation: KathuReference Number: 7848Grading: Waged AINTRODUCTIONKomatsu Sishen Field Service is seeking an experienced Millwright Artisan to join their dynamic team. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining industry and a relevant Millwright Trade certificate.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A qualified Millwright with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/equivalent of other country qualifications plus Millwright Trade Certificate.
EXPERIENCE:
  • 3 Years' experience on related earth-moving equipment.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Exposure to earth moving machinery
  • Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements
  • Computer literate
  • Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Valid driver's license.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  • Remains up to date with health and safety procedures.
  • Participates in planning of health and safety events and campaigns, take SHE into account in the planning of work output. Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Implement the Komatsu Way 5S sorting, organising, cleaning, ordering and training.
  • Adheres to SHE policies and procedures.
  • Complies with and instructs colleagues and subordinates staff in the wearing of protective gear and clothing.
  • Participates in workplace safety events.
  • Stay informed about emergency first aid kits/fire extinguishers and evacuations procedures.
  • Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
  • Checks that the safety signs and signals are in place.
  • Implements safety awareness in all activities.
  • Reports hazardous situations, incidents, or accidents.
  • Provided feedback on the effectiveness of safety events.
  • Reports equipment that is not in good working order.
  • Reports on vehicle usage and incidents.
  • Plans for health check and inspection of equipment.
  • Informs the leadership of the work steps and technical issues.
  • Conducts visual machine/equipment inspection - health condition, breakdowns.
  • Conduct general inspection in terms of appearance, damage, or missing components.
  • Inspect for leakages, check machine operations, check rust, check for wrong or missing parts, download machine data, identify cracks visually, take samples (oil, coolants, etc.)
  • Test and adjust faulty components/parts/systems.
  • Monitors the functionality of the component/equipment and progress made.
  • Reports inspection results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
  • Reports problems and issues to manager.
  • Complete daily activity and service reports.
  • Provide feedback regarding continuous improvement/suggestion to manager.
  • Obtain necessary consumables items/parts/tools from warehouse via approved procedures.
  • Apply judgement in the replacement or re use of parts.
  • Gain technical advice or approval to replace a part/component.
  • Execute mechanical/electrical repairs.
  • Clean equipment/parts/component.
  • Perform basic welding repairs.
  • Plans for service of equipment regarding date, workshops, nominations of service, stock and other resources.
  • Assess work/materials/items/parts required to resolve problem.
  • Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with leadership.
  • Plan maintenance for equipment in conjunction with leadership.
  • Execute services on machines.
  • Obtain technical advice on complex repairs.
  • Checks returns unused consumables stock and parts back into stock.
  • Reports service results as well as any abnormalities or damage.
  • Obtains relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for execution of work.
  • Checks that tools/equipment required for work are available and in good working order.
  • Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented about key issues/problems/improvement.
  • Orders parts and consumables as per plan.
  • Executes overhaul of equipment according to procedure.
  • Inspect equipment for compliance and quality.
  • Reports on overhaul job statistics, problems, issues, and product feedback.
  • Complete the component changeout form, commissioning report and customer feedback and warranty certificates.
  • Plans troubleshooting process of equipment.
  • Conduct fault finding
  • Collects facts about breakdowns.
  • Measure and compare readings - gauges, multi meters, heat guns, etc. to specifications.
  • Identify abnormalities using five senses.
  • Obtain technical advice on complex troubleshooting.
  • Check specification values against actual values and recommends repair solutions.
  • Report's fault-finding results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
  • Informs the manager and maintenance planning on R&M Care information, schedules and plans
In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checksOnly online applications will be consideredKomatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

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