Senior Artisan

Manufacture a range of mechanical parts and spares according to specification using a variety of workshop machines, hand tools and measuring equipment.

• Programme and tool setting of machines for manufacturing of spares based on information on job cards and detailed on drawings.
• Set machinery for operators to manufacture spares for production plants, measure and inspect work pieces to ensure they meet specification as detailed on drawings
• Manufacture components according to approved drawings.
• Identify errors in drawings as well as improvements in manufacturing methods and/or processes.
• Quality inspection of parts and spares manufactured.
• Assembly of parts and spares to form subassemblies or completed equipment.
• Set up and commissioning of subassemblies or machines to be fit for purpose for production.
• Planning/scheduling of work.
• Incorporating best workshop manufacturing practices.
• Provide scheduled as well as emergency breakdown service to the business.
• Analyse problems on machines and provide engineering and manufacturing advice.
• Assist with training and multiskilling of artisans in the workshop.
• Assist with the maintenance of machines and tools in the workshop.
• Overseeing and assisting a local team of artisans/operators that perform similar work as stated above (manufacture, assembly, set up, test, etc.)
• Support continual business improvement and change management especially relating to Asset Care
• Assist management with daily workshop related tasks
• Comply with governance and established policies, systems, procedures and practices
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards

• Minimum N2 qualification in machinist/toolmaker.
• N3 qualification in machining would be advantageous.
• Qualified machinist/tool maker artisan with trade test certificate with minimum 35 years' workshop and CNC programming, setting and operating experience, preferably in Mastercam.
• Knowledge and experience on Fanuc controls and Haas machines would be advantageous.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and have good knowledge of tolerances relating to the machining of materials.

• MS Office.
• Capable of performing fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical machines Management training and experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Explosive Act
• Indepth knowledge of engineering related principles and standards
• Knowledge of maintenance in a manufacturing environment