MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to assist with engineering maintenance activities and cleaning under the instruction and oversight of the artisan/supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with Company and Client Health and Safety procedures and requirements
• Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks and employ adequate control measures to ensure all work is performed safely. All work performed needs to have an associated continuous risk assessment.
• Comply with legislative and operational requirements
• Adhere to the Company and Client environmental management program and all policies and procedures.

• Assists with dismantling and re-assembling equipment as per site requirements.
• Assists with installations and breakdowns of equipment where services are required under instruction from the Artisan or Maintenance supervisor
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the workshop and clean-up after maintenance activities
• Assist in regular lubrication schedules as per MMP system requirements
• Performs working at heights and confined space work when required.
• Plant walk-downs and inspections
• Report on all maintenance and safety risks immediately
• Operate the Mobile Plant Equipment to assist with vehicle offloading and equipment replacements.

• Output achieved within given guidelines
• Knowledge and experience to correctly apply maintenance methods e.g. standards pertaining to greasing etc.
• Reduce rework
• Improve the efficiency of the Artisan through support and anticipating the next activity
• > 98% compliance with schedules and routines

• Plant walk-downs and inspections to report failures and issues before equipment fails
• Regular plant cleaning to prevent equipment failure

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
• Maths and Science will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s License preferably code “B”

• At least 3 years demonstrated experience and knowledge within the industry working with Hand tools as a Maintenance Assistant
• English language proficiency
• Knowledge of workplace safety and procedures