Heavy Lift Technician

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair all Electric and IC powered material handling equipment

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements :

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic with Heavy lift Equipment knowledge
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools

Duties :

• Maintain, service and repair all Electric and IC powered material handling equipment namely Reach Stackers, Empty Container Handlers and Forklifts from 2ton to 32ton capacity
• Carry out fault finding and repair, either on site or in-house, in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met
• Maintaining of vehicle repair records and all associated tasks
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting of breakdown on equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the designated Workshop Foremen as well as raising repair quotations/costs of repairs
• Maintaining of vehicle/component maintenance/repairs and operational data / history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record
• Ensure proper communication between Manager and other staff
• Ensure OHSACT & ASEC requirements are met in all actions on company premises; maintain a safe work environment by verifying safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Critical checks – FMX Reports, Speed settings, MSWL, Servicing as per agreement