- The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) performs a support function in the Engineering team for new projects, equipment upgrades, and modernisation, technical services and major equipment repairs for Aluminium smelters.
- The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) is required to understand, analyse, modify existing and design new mechanical and related system, primarily on machines used in the aluminium smelter industry.
- Drafting, modelling and associated strength calculations form part of this role.
- This role will also support the manufacturing department with necessary bills of material, develop scopes of work and provide related guidance and support to the quality department.
- He/she will be in charge of the interface between the companys engineering department and the local engineering department.
- The Mechanical Technician (with Welding Inspector qualification/exp) will also provide engineering support to other departments.
- Support also extends to site visits at the clients sites and supplier sites.
- Design in 2D
- Modelling in 3D
- Create and modify drawings as required
- Review of drawings and preparation of drawing packs to the workshop and/or manufacturing suppliers
- Setting and maintaining technical standards
- Maintain engineering processes and procedures (i.e. welding, heat treatment etc)
- Site visits and equipment inspections
- Technical assistance / audits at client site
- Scope of work input (client and suppliers)
- Prepare QCPs (Quality Control Plans) in conjunction with the QA/QC
- Participate in NCR meetings on behalf of Engineering department as required
- Provide technical input for Requests for Quotation for Projects, Spare Parts and Repairable s
- Loading, modifying, analysing and revising of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Inventory Codes
- Extracting information and technical data from SAP and other databases
- Production support (machining, fabrication etc)
- Comply with legal and company specific HSEQ requirements
- Consider quality and safety in all work performed
- Report any quality non-conformance near misses or incidents
- Analyse and find solutions to mechanical problems on equipment
- Produce Quality work
- Meet milestones / deadlines
- Identify the mismatch between international and local available materials and processes for manufacturing
- Select material, methods and processes required for fabrication and localisation of supply in South Africa
- Clarify drawing and related problems (fitment, interferences, missing information, international translation etc.)
- Work with Accuracy
- Cultivate healthy relationships with the management team, your line manager and engineering team
- Contribute to good company culture, team morale and a healthy work environment
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Mechanical Engineering Qualification
- Welding Inspector qualification advantageous
- Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and SAP would be advantageous
- Aluminium smelter equipment experience will be advantageous
- Knowledge of Solios equipment advantageous
- 3 5 years experience in a mechanical engineering position
- More than 2 years experience in a senior position
- Experience with CAD software/Autodesk Inventor
- Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
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MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - richards bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - The Recruitment Guy
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NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
Title: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Area: Richards Bay
Industry: Engineering
Ref No.: TRG 2157
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
An opportunity for an experienced MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay.
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