Artisan: Millwright

Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced Millwright Artisan to join our team in Phalaborwa. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years electrical/mechanical experience on Komatsu Face shovels or similar machines as well as Mechanical front-end loader WA1200 with relevant trade certificate.

Job description:

• Electrical and Mechanical maintenance and repair work on the related equipment as per the Maintenance contract (s), including any other equipment as would be required to maintain in the area.
• Maintenance and repair work in such a manner so as to maximise the availability of the equipment, and to ensure that the standard is as per the related maintenance schedule.
• Assist with compilation of maintenance reports which are to be utilised when maintaining the equipment and ensure that these reports are utilised during maintenance.
• Report any deviances to the Foreman timeously so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Ensure that the required parts, tools and special tools are available during the services and repairs as planned, so that the repair and maintenance work can be done in the shortest possible time.
• Comply with legal environmental health and safety regulations, Komatsu environmental health and safety standards and customer specific environmental health and safety standards.
• Ensure that the required tools and specials tools are safe to work with, are not lost or stolen and are maintained in a good and safe to use condition.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained to reflect a positive perspective of Komatsu.
• The successful incumbent must be able to work overtime and standby, as it is required.

Qualifications:

• Trade Certificate (Millwright).

Experience:

• 3 years on related earth-moving equipment and mining experience.

Specific knowledge requirements:

• Exposure to earth moving machinery.
• Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements.
• Computer literate.
• Good understanding of maintenance Philosophy.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Valid driver's licence (essential).