Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Critical Responsibilities: Repairs and Maintenance
Safety / Quality / Environment
Cross Functional Support / Training
Overview:
A Certificate of Proficiency as a plant mechanic with at least 2 years of diverse experience at trade level is essential to the position, as is a sound knowledge and understanding of earthmoving plant, heavy vehicles and associated equipment including small pieces of plant and motor vehicles.
Whilst not considered critical, being a registered and licensed motor mechanic and possessing competent welding skills would be a highly regarded.
Planning and organisation skills, effective communication skills and possessing a flexible approach to daily work activities are all necessary.
A First Aid Certificate would be beneficial however a good working knowledge of safety is required.
A Mechanic will need to possess a Class 3 license with a forklift licence being a distinct advantage.
Repairs and Maintenance
Duties:
* Ensure all Company plant and equipment is serviced and maintained in accordance with the Company’s Maintenance Schedule, including the upkeep of all service records.
* Respond with urgency to all breakdowns ensuring operational downtime of equipment is minimised.
* In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, ascertain whether repairs are to be either carried out in-house or sub-let, taking into consideration timeframe and the availability of labour and parts.
* Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of any shortfalls in stock (including tyres, filter, fuel, grease and oils etc).
* As required, ensure the effective procurement of parts/general items required by the workshop.
* Provide ongoing advice, assistance and direction to Apprentice Mechanics.
* Ensure Construction Workers understand the correct use and daily maintenance requirements of plant and equipment.
Safety / Quality / Environment
Duties:
* Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the Company’s OHS&R / Environmental policies, procedures and Quality systems.
* Ensure that all Company plant/equipment is maintained in accordance with the Company/Manufacturers’ safety and quality standards.
* Complete all tasks without defects or errors applying the appropriate checks at all times.
* Ensure the appropriate safety equipment is worn at all times.
* Ensure that all requests to perform unsafe work practices that may result in damage to vehicle, people or property are declined.
* Ensure that immediate work area is kept in a clean, tidy and safe manner at all times.
* Notify the Maintenance Manager and/or a member of the Safety Committee regarding any unsafe or potentially hazardous situations in the workshop or on site.
Cross Functional Support / Training Duties:
* Be prepared to assist other Company Personnel as required/requested.
* As required/requested, be prepared to carry out other duties and responsibilities.
* As required, become involved in on the job training of others.
* Participate in any other relevant/appropriate training programs as requested by the Company.
* Stay informed and up to date with current technologies available in the industry.
* Be prepared to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager in their absence or as workload commences.
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If you would like to find out more information about this exceptional role please do not hesitate to contact Priyanka Sharma and send your resume to priyanka.sharma@talentfocus.com.au for an immediate interview.