Artisan: Diesel Mechanic

Job Title: Artisan: Diesel Mechanic

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Operations

Department: Mogalakwena

Location: Mogalak Service

Reference Number: 8370

Grading: Waged - A

EE Position

Introduction:

Komatsu is seeking an experienced Artisan: Diesel Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Mogalakwena. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining industry and a relevant Diesel Mechanic Trade certificate.

Qualifications:

• A qualified Diesel Mechanic with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/Diesel Mechanic 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 (MS Office i.e. Outlook, Excel & Work)
• Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Valid driver's license.

Job Specification:

• 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.

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 checks

Only online applications will be considered

Komatsu 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.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Komatsu products?
• Do you have Diesel Mechanic Trade certificate?

Experience:

• post trade: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Mogalakwena, Limpopo (Mogalakwena) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person