Manufacturing

Workshop Technician - S3

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The role

Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance of Sandvik equipment to achieve a high level of equipment reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Follows instructions of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets.

Adjusts equipment and repairs/replaces defective parts components or systems per instructions.
Inspects equipment for proper performance and determines faults and malfunctions.
Identifies additional repairs, compiles parts and labor estimates.
Tests repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
Stays current with industry, customer and product developments and technical best practices.

Profile Required:

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
Trade Certificate of Competence - Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright accompanied by proof of apprenticeship modules or apprenticeship contract (FYA to be included in all positions requiring a trade)
4 years’ experience with mechanised mining equipment
Experience on maintaining earth moving equipment
Knowledge of Sandvik underground product line
Understanding of engineering drawings Sandvik product manuals and schematics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent report writing skills
Attention to detail
English literacy
Computer literacy
Valid driver license

How to apply:

Please apply online through the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Notice Period:

Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.

Applications close: 05 February 2025

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.

In-line with our Employment Equity Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

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