Diesel Technician

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Location : Pinetown

Specifications

• Support the Workshop Foreman in a constructive manner, ensuring that the internal department relationships are properly maintained.
• Present exemplary task performance.
• Personally manage work efficiently.
• Properly record all hours worked and sold.
• Ensure that all lubricants used are recorded on the job card.
• Ensure that all parts used are recorded on the job card. Use systems and processes in place as instructed by management. This process may change from time-to-time, your understanding is important and adherence crucial to the success of job card completion.
• Record the use of consumable items.
• Build sound relationships with parts staff.
• Ensure that all tasks performed comply with minimum standards required by FAW SA.
• Participate in all relevant training programs.
• Share your new knowledge with others.
• Take note to do personal learning and self-development.
• When you attend a breakdown – be courteous to customer staff and customer / manager.
• Be properly dressed in correct PPE.
• Ensure the vehicle you drive is properly cleaned and presentable.
• Make sure that you understand what the job requires so that you are well prepared to attend to the breakdown effectively.
• Obey the rules of the road; all traffic fines will be routed to the offender.
• Ensure a good working relationship with colleagues and peers, including apprentices at all levels of training.
• Create a sound mentor / apprentice relationship.
• Support peers and learners, do concrete skills transfer and promote an atmosphere of high levels of productivity.
• Set an example in terms of time keeping.
• Ensure that all warranty claims are correctly diagnosed in terms of the 3 C’s : Complaint, Cause and Correction.
• Take ownership of apprentices assigned to you.
• Ensure that the skills transfer is properly done, and that each apprentice has equal opportunity to successfully complete his apprenticeship.
• Diligently complete all documentation regarding apprenticeship, such as logbooks.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety rules are always adhered to.
• Encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Properly adhere to company rules regarding the use of tools, special tools and company assets.
• Always wear correct PPE per job.
• It is your responsibility with your foreman to manage your hours worked including overtime, conforming to the Labour Relations Act.
• Ensure high levels of communication and feedback to the workshop manager, ensuring the customer is relayed relevant and concise information.
• Ensure that the type of feedback to the workshop manager is relevant and correct.
• Continue to promote the company as a trustworthy and reliable brand.
• Pursue the philosophy of customer is king.

Requirements

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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