Assistant Mechanic

Overview

To provide support to Lead Mechanics and perform duties such as changing oil and tires, replacing hoses and belts, inspecting brakes, and helping to diagnose vehicle issues. They are also required to hand tools to mechanics, to maintain material stocks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Advantageous Requirements

• Qualification / Professional Membership

Experience

• 3 year’s demonstrated experience in assisting of repair and maintenance on automotive equipment (Truck and LDV).
• 1 year demonstrated experience in a manufacturing plant.

Duties

Core Deliverables

• Production output and productivity.
  o Assist with maintaining and repairing of automotive fleet Trucks plant and LDV.
  o Assist with repairs and maintenance on truck and LDV engines.
  o Assist with the inspection and services of automobiles and trucks.
  o Changes tires, oil (engine, transmission, diff), water coolant.
• Diagnosis ability
  o Ability to diagnoses heating and air conditioning systems and assist with repairs.
  o Assist with fault finding and services on hydraulic systems and repairs.
  o Assist with troubleshoots and repairs on electrical system 12-24Volt.
• Adherence to sound SHERQ principles.
  o Wear the correct PPE.
  o Adhere to good housekeeping principles.
  o Ensure all SHERQ requirements are met.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by Foreman
• Housekeeping duties

Job Competencies

Job Related Skills

• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the production processes
• Ability to meet daily target
• Attention to detail
• Numeric skills
• Safety / quality conscience
• Systematic
• Mechanical insight

General