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Mechanic

Parow
Salary: R25 000.00 - R30 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Trades & Services Automotive Motoring
Reference: CWAD19112024-4

Apply before Jan 18 2025 | 59 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: West Coast Personnel

Seeking a skilled Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair machinery and vehicles. Will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic who must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. Must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
Inspect machines, motors, tools etc.
Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
Undertake other duties as assigned
Keep logs of work and reports on issues
Full responsibility for the tooling store

Candidate Requirements

4-5 Years as Mechanic
Experience with timber related machinery, moulders, finger jointer, bandsaw, planers, sharpeners, sanders.
Experience with vehicles are light and heavy commercial vehicles, diesel and petrol engines.
Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. callipers)
Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
Very good communication skills and report writing skills
A problem-solving ability
Very good physical strength and stamina
High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus
Previous experience in the timber industry and machinery related.
Clear Criminal Record
Valid driver’s licence, preferably code 10 or 14