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Senior Technician

Location: 

Roodepoort, ZA, 2170

Requisition ID:  2358

Job Summary/Overview

To machine and manufacture products, as per the approved drawings in the
Engineering Department
In-house Machine maintenance/ repairs/ breakdowns and inspections
Inspections, repairs and load testing of equipment at customer sites
Providing the customers with safe products and material handling solutions that meets
their requirements and exceeds their expectations
Machining and milling to tolerances as per drawing request
Assembly and testing of mechanical and hydraulic equipment
Workshop compliance and other duties
Good House Keeping practice
Stock control and rotation of goods
Ad hoc functions in the workshop

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To machine and manufacture products, as per the approved drawings in the
Engineering Department
In-house Machine maintenance/ repairs/ breakdowns and inspections
Inspections, repairs and load testing of equipment at customer sites
Providing the customers with safe products and material handling solutions that meets
their requirements and exceeds their expectations
Machining and milling to tolerances as per drawing request
Assembly and testing of mechanical and hydraulic equipment
Workshop compliance and other duties
Good House Keeping practice
Stock control and rotation of goods
Ad hoc functions in the workshop

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Must have general knowledge of machining and milling process
Knowledge of electrical systems, quick fault finding on PLC and Micro link
Systems, Variable speed drives and overhead cranes
Able to assist with identifying electrical components for the sales team to
understand and prepare quotes
Product applications on lifting equipment will be added advantage
Exceptional knowledge on fault finding on lifting equipment
Mechanical and electrical minded
Good knowledge of hydraulics systems
Exceptional knowledge in the strip and repair of gearboxes, Mechanical and
Electro linear actuators and general repairs in a workshop environment
Able to read Electrical and Hydraulic drawings
Good knowledge of electric hoists and manufactured equipment under the hook
Able to do Hazard identification and Risk assessments on customer sites

Required Qualifications

Registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) specify scope with application
Qualified Millwright (Red Seal Certificate)
Minimum N4 Technical certificate
Grade 12 minimum education
Valid Driver’s Licence
Computer Literate
Forklift Operator / Overhead crane licence
A minimum of 5 years working experience
Knowledge of competitors, and Yale Products technical information will be an
advantage
Machining and milling capabilities
Must be able to work on overhead cranes, electrical hoists and railway equipment
Able to work long hours and travel from time to time

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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