Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
COMPANY
Since 2006, ISS Mine Safety, a division of Boundary Mining Group, has innovatively sourced or engineered products to make mine equipment maintenance and interaction safer and more efficient. Incorporated with the mandate to improve operator safety, ISS is Canada’s largest supplier of powered access systems for large mining and earthmoving equipment. Through our focus on solving mine safety issues, ISS has been tasked with bringing our innovative approach to many other unique site-specific challenges. ISS is a world-wide supplier of specialized hydraulic jacking systems, air filtration systems, vehicle identification systems and many other unique products.
POSITION
ISS Mine Safety is seeking an experienced qualified hydraulic technician, duties will include:
· Disassembly, repair, and testing of all standard hydraulic/pneumatic components
· Inspection and repair of specialized jacks for mining equipment
· Precision measuring requirements for service equipment in question – failure reporting
· Experience working with common hand tools – power equipment (power units/test benches) and testing equipment
· Field installation of hydraulic systems, tubing, etc.
· Some out of town travel required
*Desired candidate will have assistance with application to Canada
QUALIFICATIONS
· Journeyman Certification (An apprentice will be considered)
· Hardworking, self-motivated individual with experience in the fluid power industry including a fundamental understanding of the repair and testing of all types of hydraulic components
· Hydraulic cylinder repair or related experience is required
· Knowledge of hydraulic systems
· Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics
· Excellent communication (oral and written) and good interpersonal skills
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
· Forklift Operations certificate preferred.
· Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including manual labour, weight handling, use of power tools and heavy equipment for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday 7am-3:30pm
Out of town work (upon request)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: R27,00 – R45,00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in hydraulic cylinder repair or related experience?