Workshop Technician

Main Purpose of the Job :

To assist in ensuring the efficiency and productivity of the Workshop

Responsibilities :

• Troubleshooting, repair of complex machinery in a professional / timely manner.
• Reading and understanding of manuals / blueprints / diagrams / mechanical schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Running trials / tests on equipment and interpreting the results into further recommendations
• Undertaking installation / commissioning / training on equipment.
• Writing up reports based on findings / service on equipment
• Performing routine maintenance on complex equipment at site or in the workshop.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use technical judgement on complex tasks.
• Prompt assistance / advice to customers with queries / breakdowns in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure customers expectations are exceeded in respect to quality and service.
• Respond immediately to requests for workshop breakdowns from customers.
• Action customer services as per the schedule.
• Analyse the cause of the problem.
• Arrange quotes for customers to authorise repairs.
• Ensure arranged and required spares are arranged to complete the job.
• Maintain safety standards both in-house and for customers.
• Form part of the standby team.

Requirements :

Proficiency in Afrikaans (as the client base the successful candidate will be servicing is predominantly Afrikaans speaking)