Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70, 000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
Gibela invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Mechanical Artisan. The position reports to the Senior Maintenance Technician.
Department: Maintenance
Vacancy: Mechanical Artisan
Purpose of the Job
- The purpose of this role is to perform inspections, maintenance, installations, restoration, and repairs of mechanical equipment across the fabrication, fitting and testing plants.
- Supports operations to ensure that operational efficiencies, volume, quality, and productivity targets are met
- Performs mechanical isolations and applies for permit to work
- Understands and puts into practice all codes, standards, and procedures for safe work
- Carries out mechanical component inspections and reports on performance issues
- Documents repair and inspection activities to ensure accurate record keeping
- Ensure all maintenance activities are performed to set quality standards without rework or abnormal overtime
- Use correct tools to carry out planned preventative maintenance.
- Supervises mechanical apprentices and performs planned job observations
- Works to ensure achievement of schedule compliance targets
- Efficient and effective repair of mechanical equipment
- Adhere to health and safety standards, and ensure good housekeeping in and around the plant and workshop
- Take part in root cause analysis and suggest ways of improving equipment and processes
- A good knowledge of mechanical / industrial equipment and maintenance in a complex environment
- Experience in plant maintenance activities and mechanical maintenance principles.
- Ability to be a self-starter solutions driven approach to solve problems quickly.
- Proactive and driven with a keen desire to learn and apply.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of variable speed gearboxes
- Replacement, repair, and assembly of gearbox components
- Replacement, repair, and assembly of brake and clutch systems
- Troubleshoot, service and repair various pumps, motors, valves, and power packs/units
- Assemble, test, repairs, and adjustment of various automated spot-welding equipment
- Perform effective maintenance, identify, and repair breakdowns timeously and accurately.
- Accountable to regularly perform planned and proactive maintenance on equipment to deter any failures in adherence with scheduling.
- Strictly adhere to all EHS regulations regarding safety and machine maintenance (LOTO / Isolation Procedures).
- Assist others where necessary in the maintenance of equipment and machinery and train other staff on the job where required (Mechanical Assistants).
- Perform standby duties and work flexible shifts / hours as and when required based on business needs.
- Matric or equivalent
- Mechanical Trade Test (Fitter and Turner)
- 5 years post trade test experience within a manufacturing environment
- 3 years experience maintaining and repairing spot welding equipment, hydraulic presses, and power packs
- Perform basic welding activities
- Procedural awareness and understanding
- Achievement of work targets
- Cooperation and compliance with instructions
- Team cooperation and commitment
- Accountable to ensure that the plant is in working order from a mechanical perspective to minimize downtime and faults.
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
Job Type: Experienced
