FITTING ARTISAN

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Date: 19 Sep 2024

Location: Dunnottar, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

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Vacancy

Artisan: Fitting (Internal only)

 
 
   

 

 

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

 

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

 

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

 

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Artisan: Fitting position under Manufacturing. The position will report to the EPU Manager and is based in Dunnottar

 

Job Purpose

Assemble Cars in line with APSYS (Continuous Improvement tool).

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Assembles coaches’, sub-assemblies, and accessories, as required for the assigned process.
  • Prepares work to be performed by studying work instructions, manufacturing document specifications, and BOM; gathering necessary tools and materials.
  • Participates during baseline changes to highlight any improvements in the process
  • Resolves assembly problems to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
  • Carries out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
  • Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting for repairs to EPU Manager.
  • Coaches and Mentors Operator, trainees, learners and other direct report in the station.
  • Reworks and/or repairs assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes and recommendations as per provided rework procedure.
  • Maintains expected progress of tasks per station as per Task sequence and communicate blocking points to the EPU Manager.
  • Understands spent time vs method time methodology and ensures adherence to set specifications as per task sequence
  • Works or assists in other departments to balance workloads and to meet schedule priorities. Assist in other non-production areas as may be required by supervision or management.
  • Use critical tools such as torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established work instructions.
  • Ensures all quality control documentation (check lists& self-inspection.) are timeously completed and up to date and verifies all completed tasks in the station.
  • Conducts visual inspection of parts before fitment to ensure conformity
  • Understands and drive part preservation projects at station level to ensure quality of the
  • Maintains high standards of housekeeping and implement 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) on an allocated work station.
  • Respect EHS rules and any work related processes
  • Report all the incidents and hazards to EHS/Supervisor
  • Knowledge and understanding of station risk assessment and lifting plans
  • Knowledge and understanding of monthly GZDP
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Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 with Maths and Science
  • Artisan Trade qualification 
  • Minimum  of 2 years’ experience 

Special Requirements

To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).

Closing Date

2 October 2024

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

 

 

 

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