Overview

To provide support to Lead Mechanics and perform duties such as changing oil and tires, replacing hoses and belts, inspecting brakes, and helping to diagnose vehicle issues.
They are also required to hand tools to mechanics, to maintain material stocks.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent

Advantageous Requirements:

Trade Tested certificate (Mechanics)

Experience

3 year’s demonstrated experience in assisting of repair and maintenance on automotive equipment (Truck and LDV)
1 year’s demonstrated experience in a manufacturing plant

Duties
Production output and productivity

Assist with maintaining and repairing of automotive fleet Trucks plant and LDV
Assist with repairs and maintenance on truck and LDV engines
Assist with the inspection and services of automobiles and trucks
Changes tires, oil (engine, transmission, diff), water coolant

Diagnosis ability

Ability to diagnoses heating and air conditioning systems and assist with repairs
Assist with fault finding and services on hydraulic systems and repairs
Assist with troubleshoots and repairs on electrical system 12-24Volt

Adherence to sound SHERQ principles

Wear the correct PPE
Adhere to good housekeeping principles
Ensure all SHERQ requirements are met
Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Housekeeping duties

Job Competencies

Proven written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of the production processes
Ability to meet daily target
Attention to detail
Numeric skills
Safety / quality conscience
Systematic
Mechanical insight
Quality Management Skills