Artisan Assistant

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:

To assist Artisans in effective maintenance and breakdowns.

This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology clients.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist artisan with any service/breakdown related activity
• Visual inspection of machines
• Clean workshop, machine, tools and equipment
• Follow workshop map
• Check wrapping & hoses
• Relay messages between operations
• Provide feedback to artisan on machine condition
• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
• Utilise correct tools
• Report Hazardous conditions and acts.
• Participate in Incident / accident investigations.
• Technical readings
• Work on scheduled and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification/ Equivalent Qualification
• Relevant Trade Theory
• Computer literacy ability to work with Excel spreadsheets, graphical presentations and charts
• English proficiency
• First Aid Level 1
• Experience in manufacturing workshop
• Relevant mechanised mining equipment experience
• Physical & Medical ability to function in an workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team

How To Apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 21 August 2023

Please note that, in Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

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

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