LIFTING EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN – Bc Stone Products (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Maintain and repair heavy duty lifting equipment, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Ensure machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently
• Conduct inspections and load tests to identify potential equipment failures
• Assist with planned shutdowns and major maintenance projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures
• Work closely with the production team to minimize equipment downtime
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to the position
• Monitoring machine spare parts and place orders when necessary.

Requirements

• Grade 12 /Senior Secondary Certificate
• Recognized Millwright Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing, industrial or mining environment
• Experience with heavy duty lifting equipment, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and service machines and equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative and planned maintenance
• Good fault-finding and strong problem-solving skills
• Computer literate
• Valid Code BE driver’s license or higher will be an advantage
• Health & Safety experience/certification will be an advantage
• Ability to work at heights and in a physically demanding environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and standby when required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A good communicator with strong attention to detail
• Must be a Namibian citizen

How to Apply