Background information about the job or company

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Mechanic to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing all machinery and vehicles.

To succeed in this role, you should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, with excellent communication.

Responsibilities or duties

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
• Meet with clients to better understand their concerns and identify the issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
• Perform vehicle assessments and alert clients on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.

Qualifications or requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Certification from a vocational school or trade school is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.
• Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication.

Experience needed

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
• Meet with clients to better understand their concerns and identify the issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
• Perform vehicle assessments and alert clients on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.

• Basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• Problem-solving aptitude
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• Certification from a vocational school or trade school is preferred