Maintenance & Tool Technician, Durban

Minimum qualification and experience:

• Matric and Technical Qualification N3 – N6 Technical or equivalent
• Experience with the setup, repairs, maintenance and calibration of electronic torque tools as well as air tools.
• 3 – 5 years' experience in tool calibration methods for manual and electronic tools.
• Knowledge of Welding, Plumbing, electrical, and fabrication as well as and health and safety requirements in a Production environment.

Core behavioral aspects required:

• Core behavioral aspects required
• Energetic and change / improvement focused
• Flexible and forward thinking
• Good communication skills including the ability to present and disseminate information in an effective manner
• Show good work habits by acting respectfully towards others and earning the respect of the team in return

Key performance Areas:

• Setup, repair and maintain electronic torque tools for the production line taking Engineering technical changes and new models into consideration utilizing the VPG tool software.
• Ensure all production tooling is calibrated according to MAN standards.
• Assist in the specification and purchase of electronic and manual torque tools as required
• Assist in general plant maintenance requests via the electronic Plant Maintenance Helpdesk system and ensure efficient quality service delivery to all internal customers, this includes Plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Assist in the fabricate of jigs, fixtures, trolleys and special tools as required for Production as required 
• Assist in the management of the TPM concept and ensure that preventative maintenance is applied to all critical plant equipment to provide optimum functionality
• Assist in overseeing of work done by external suppliers to ensure that job is done correctly as per specification
• Assist in insuring that all lifting equipment, machines, ladders, welding and electrical equipment have safety guards, signs or instructions on them and are inspected as per OSH act
• Ensure that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn by yourself at all times
• Maintain 5S standards in the Maintenance department
• Ensure that all unsafe working conditions are addressed immediately