Summary Statement:
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the spray booth workshop in terms of any aspect of workshop duties to be performed.
Key Performance Areas:
To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time.
Carry out minor repairs; responsible to do such requested repairs according to instruction, correctly and promptly.
Assist with stripping / disassembling of equipment in order to perform checks / complete repairs; assist with re-assembly of equipment.
Preparation of machines for spray painting.
Spray paint equipment to the required standard.
Provide general physical assistance to technicians / mechanics / workshop foreman / supervisor as and when requested.
Must generally act and work in an efficient and safety conscious manner.
Must operate equipment, use hand power tools and specialized hand tools in correct and safe manner with or without supervision.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills Education / Training and Experience Requirement(s):
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:
·Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent qualification, plus appropriate job-related work experience (minimum of 3 years).
·Must have knowledge of machines and tools and their uses.
·Must have practical knowledge and experience of disassembling (stripping) of machines and reassembling.
·Must have practical knowledge and experience of various minor repairs to equipment / machines.
Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out.
Good communication skills with people at all levels in an organization – must be able to converse comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time.
Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment.
Ability and desire to improve skills and knowledge; eager to learn and be able to translate knowledge into improved behavior / actions.