Recruitment Room Team
Mechanical Engineer – Cape Town
Job Description
RPO’s client is actively seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client in Epping. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated engineering professional to apply their technical knowledge, evaluate, select, and apply advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of engineering assignments. If you have experience in mechanical engineering within an industrial environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
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Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large-scale assemblies.
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Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s.
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Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions.
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Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design.
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Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS.
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Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions.
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Drive preventive and predictive maintenance.
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Drive continuous improvement.
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Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed.
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Compile reports on failures and tasks.
Requirements:
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BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
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At least 10- years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment.
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Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing.
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Hands-on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment is essential.
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Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous.
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Experience in electrical control systems advantageous.
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Proven project management experience.
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Proven leadership experience.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
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Must have Strong proven administrative skills.
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Experience working with an Computerized Maintenance Management System.
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Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
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Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English).
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Must be prepared to work overtime when required.
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Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting.
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Ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment.
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Excellent team player – able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
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Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities.
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Hard-working and self-motivated.
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Time and priority management.
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Excellent communication skills on all levels.
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Logical and detail orientated.
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Excellent standards of execution.
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Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential.
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Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity.
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Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels.
Benefits:
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Provident fund
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Life cover
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Funeral cover
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Medical aid hospital plan
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15 x paid leave days per annum
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Long service leave after five years of employment
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
Apply for this role today, contact Justin Peach at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: [email protected].
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If1 you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.