Gearbox Technician/Gearbox Specialist

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Gearbox Technician/Gearbox Specialist to join our team. If you have a proven track record of excellence in gearbox repair and maintenance, along with the necessary tools and qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Location: Salt River, Cape Town

Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Gearbox Technician/Gearbox Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing transmission repairs as outlined.
• Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions accurately.
• Removing, disassembling, and repairing transmission units.
• Advising on additional work needed or repairs that cannot be made.
• Communicating with the parts department to obtain necessary parts.
• Installing transmissions, replacing fluids, and making adjustments.
• Road testing vehicles when required or referring to a test technician.
• Documenting work performed and recommendations on repair orders.
• Staying updated on manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervising apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reporting machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of Company vehicles.
• Ensuring a neat and organized shop area.
• Being accountable for all Company-owned tools and manuals.
• Complying with safety regulations and reporting safety issues to management.
• Operating tools and equipment safely.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements, Attributes, and Skills:

• Own tools required.
• Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience as a Gearbox Technician/Gearbox Specialist.
• Code 14 Driver’s License.

• Excellent comprehension and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Competence in basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong problem-solving and common-sense application abilities.
• An ability to effectively present information to small groups and individuals.