Senior Workshop Assistant - Johannesburg

Our client in the industrial / manufacturing services industry is looking to employ a Senior Workshop Assistant to join their team based in Johannesburg.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (with English and Mathematics) or equivalent
• Min 2 Years working experience as Junior Workshop Assistant
• Or Min 4 years working experience technical, electrical or industrial working experience
• Technical Trade Certificate
• Technical Valid South African Drivers License
• Ability to work with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to weld (welding qualification an advantage)
• Ability to work at heights (Working at Heights qualification necessary)
• Risk Assessment qualification
• First Aid Level 1
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement technical instructions

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing, Installation and Production

• Manufacturing and maintaining products according to specifications
• Service and installation of all products where necessary
• Any ad-hoc duties to be performed either at the premises or on customer sites
• Identify any potential production issues and communicate an early prevention warning
• Ensure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
• Work carried out on time

Training and Staff Development

• Provide continuous in-job training to all junior workshop staff to ensure maximum staff performance and productivity
• Provide continuous training to all junior workshop staff on hand tools, power tools and other equipment

Deliveries, Vehicles and Logistics

• Drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver manufactured products, tools, spares and parts
• Deliver important documents to required destinations when necessary
• Keep vehicle clean and maintained at all times
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on vehicle and report this
• Ensure that all deliveries have been signed for and delivered to the correct customers
• Washing vehicles when necessary

Workshop and Equipment Duties

• Welding
• Oversee stock used in the production and assisting with information during stock takes
• Ensuring that all tools and machinery are in working order and report damaged or lost tools

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Check all safety equipment, safety clothing and safety requirements monthly and replace or repair where necessary
• Maintaining a clean, clear, tidy working environment at all times
• Considering own safety and that of co-workers at all times

Quality Control

• Implementing and enforcing strict quality control measures
• Ensure quality standards are achieved and monitor product standards

Customer Service

• Ensuring customer satisfaction in every aspect of duties
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers
• Maintain presentable appearance when interacting with clients
• Identify additional product opportunities at customer sites
• Provide customers with contact details for servicing and support

Teamwork and Conduct

• Assisting team members outside of scope of duty when required
• Show courtesy, respect and friendliness towards team members and management
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct
• Lead by example and contribute to team targets
• Be open to suggestions and advice from team members and management

General and Continuous Improvement

• Attend workshops, meetings and training with a positive attitude
• Attend toolbox and safety talks daily and weekly
• Implement newly learned skills in the workplace
• Maintain clean and serviceable work area and equipment
• Report any problems within the working area
• Take full responsibility for work performance
• Strive for excellence in daily duties

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.