JOB ADVERT - TRADE TESTED FITTER AND TURNER FOR WORKSHOP MANAGER POSITION

The company was formed in 1996 to provide a service to heavy industry, light industry and commercial businesses. Our core business is the testing, maintenance, repairs and installations of low and medium voltage switchgear and associated equipment up to 132KV. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as per responsibilities below 2. Must have passed a recognised fitter and turner trade test

3. Ability to read & interpret specifications & drawings

4. Must be able to problem solve

5. Must have thorough understanding on engineering shop machines/tools 6. Must be computer literate

7. Be in position of a valid driver’s licence

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Willing to work long unpredictable hours when required

2. Have initiative,energy,be self-motivated and be passionate about their work

3. Can work well under pressure

4. Have good organisational skills

5. Work well with peers and customers

THE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO RUN THE MACHINE WORKSHOP AS PER FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Co-ordinate and manage the machine shop

2. Plan and schedule incoming work to ensure you meet monthly targets as per management

3. You personally will need to machine / fabricate / repair to reach monthly targets

4. You will also be responsible to allocate and supervise work allocated to you staff

5. Carry out relevant administration processes including cost sheets & quotes required to run the department

6. Ordering & receiving of materials

7. Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

8. Work within agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety

SPECIFIC WORK DONE IN THE MACHINE SHOP:

1. Turning – Milling – Drilling of all types of materials

2. Knowledge of tool making

3. Machining of new components from technical drawings

4. Hydraulic experience with cutters, benders, punches etc

5. Assemble – Welding - Grinding of panels and bases from laser cut materials

6. Repairs to equipment by welding and machining

7. Perform general maintenance to all equipment and tools in the machine shop

COMPETENCY TEST REQUIREMENTS SHOULD YOU BE ACCEPTED FOR AN INTERVIEW:

1. Multiple choice test

2. Practical mechanical tests

3. Practical electrical tests

4. Practical computer tests

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: • Comprehensive CV including copies of all qualifications • Work references with contact names & numbers • Last payslip received

APPLICATIONS TO BE SENT TO: rivash@amjelectrical.co.za

(: ) Please consider your application

unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks of the . We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.