General Technical Assistant - Boilershop

Recruiter:

SA Metal

Job Ref:

763952736

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job description:

The Boilershop team requires a committed, hardworking and reliable General Technical Assistant to join their team. The General Technical Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks, amongst others:

Housekeeping on a daily basis
General workshop duties i.e. maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop and tool store
Cleaning of tools
Identify and able to select appropriate hand tools
Able to use basic power tools
Able to do to minor/ basic welding tasks
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of workshop safety
Complete basic task using oxygen/acetylene cutting process under supervision
Assisting Artisans with various tasks as and when required

Qualifying Criteria:

Grade 12
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety rules
Ability to handle tools i.e. cutting machines
Previous experience in the same or similar role advantageous
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Qualifying Attributes

Hard-working and self-motivated
Prepared to work overtime and weekends when required
Physically fit (Strength to handle materials, tools and machines)
Sober habits
Able to work in a team as well as independently
Honest and reliable
Must be willing and eager to learn
Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
Physically mobile and energetic
Ability to follow rules
Be organised and keep their work area neat and tidy

Other Information:

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover at 4x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

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