Junior Technician - Durban, South Africa - Vocation Staffing Solutions

Vocation Staffing Solutions
Vocation Staffing Solutions
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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

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Technician

Durban


JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Engage in assembly, maintenance, repair, quality control and packaging of products. These tasks are scheduled in coordination with Management.
  • Carry out Product assembly in accordance with work instructions.
  • Ensure a high quality of work is always maintained.
  • Reporting of problems/shortages to Production Manager.
  • Troubleshooting of product.
  • General plant and machine maintenance, e.g., monthly checks of machines, battery levels.
  • Ensure that wastage of raw materials is minimised.
  • Conduct site risk assessments with Management.
  • Ensure that the Quality and the ESH (Environment, Safety and Health) Policies are followed and maintained. Observe and maintain all safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensure that work instructions are properly followed.
  • Work according to specifications and processes supplied.
  • Always maintain good housekeeping
  • Ensure that job times are recorded when requested by Management.
  • Report nonconformances to the Production Manager.
  • Participate in weekly Production and Safety Talks.
  • Perform equipment verification (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) on an annual basis per plant Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Reporting quality issues immediately to management.
  • Ensure compliance of safety regulations according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and company policies
  • Complete daily/weekly/monthly checks of plant equipment as per requirements.
  • Undertakes training and selfeducation in the Company's products and policies.
  • Ensure that received goods are correct in quantity, required product and quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed by Management.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
  • Must be an excellent problemsolver, specifically, must possess the ability to troubleshoot electronic, electrical and mechanical problems.
  • Knowledge of materials (e.g., Aluminium, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel) and materials processing (e.g., how to correctly drill various grades of stainless steel).
  • Ability to operate various machines and tools safely and correctly: CNC Milling Machines, Lathes, Verniers, various Handtools, Cutoff Saws, Plunge Saws, Angle Grinders, Electric Drills and Drivers, Bench Saws, Table Saws, Drill Press.
  • Experience in working with electronics and electrical components, including use of testing equipment (e.g., digital mustimeters).
  • Soldering of Printed Circuit Boards, specifically, handling and soldering of SMD components.
  • Able to identify and work with electronic components.
  • General use of Forklift for goods handling.
  • Experience with woodwork.
  • Able to work neatly and methodically.
  • Must demonstrate an extremely high attention to detail, that is, must be detailoriented.
  • Must possess basic computer literacy, knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and web browsers (Edge or Chrome).
  • Able to follow production specifications to set up machines.
  • Work requires physical effort, occasionally lifting ±30kg.
  • Safety: Housekeeping, Machine Safety and General Safety.
  • By way of internal training, is completely aware of our Quality, Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures and the parts for which they are responsible.
  • Must be familiar with Occupational Health and Safety, including but not limited to: First Aid, Firefighting, HIRA, and Incident Investigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 and relevant postmatric Qualification (Not Negotiable).
  • Relevant technical qualification: Millwright or Mechatronics (Advantage).
  • Certificate or Diploma from Tvet college
  • More than 2 years' experience in a technical field (Advantage).
  • CNC Machining and CNC Milling (Advantage).
  • QMS ISO9001: Negotiable).
  • Occupational Health and Safety (First Aid, Firefighting, HIRA, and Incident Investigation) (Negotiable).
  • Valid Forklift Driver's Certification and Licence (Advantage).
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