Junior Artisan

Job Summary:

To perform maintenance of plant and equipment with minimum downtime by effectively performing preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Conduct basic tests on equipment and components thereof to identify faults.
• Perform basic repairs on equipment or components thereof to the required standards (SHE and good workmanship) to restore to normal operations.
• Provide assistance with the installation of new equipment or with internal continuous improvement projects.
• Respond immediately to work requests to reduce the impact of equipment downtime.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks with low level of complexity to maintain machine/equipment reliability.
• Execute corrective maintenance tasks to maintain machine/equipment reliability.
• Ensure relevant resources, tools and equipment are available to perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance effectively.
• Maintain housekeeping in the workshop, equipment and auxiliary plants.
• Participate in root cause analysis processes, providing relevant information and recommendations and execute corrective measures.
• Ensure safety regulations, procedures and standards are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated.
• Report any incidents, injuries and near misses.
• Utilise the ERP and other systems within SABN to execute maintenance work.
• Support the training and development of Apprentices through the provision of on-the-job training or coaching.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental regulations are adhered to in line with the legal requirements for both SABN employees and contractors.

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:

• Grade 12
• N4 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade
• Minimum 18 months as an Apprentice (essential)
• Post-trade test experience (desirable).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of:
• Relevant test instruments and tools
• Electrical/Mechanical drives (Desirable)
• Knowledge of basic fault-finding techniques.
• Knowledge of Quality assurance standards (Desirable)
• Knowledge of inventory and materials control (Desirable)

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

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SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.