Mechanical Technician needed at Artscape Theatre Centre

Main Duties: 

• Conducts maintenance and repairs of all mechanical equipment 
• Conducts root cause analysis in case of machinery failure 
• Conducts tests to diagnose and determine the cause of equipment breakdown 
• Isolates, removes, and replaces defective components 
• Sets up and operates various machines/equipment to produce fabricated items 
• Fabricates and/or modifies parts 
• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation 
• Conducts safety checks 
• Operates stage machinery as requested and during maintenance periods 
• Carries out inspection as per the maintenance plan 
• Ensures workshop tools and assets are maintained within agreed standards 
• Performs general administration 

Educational & Experience Requirements 

• Grade 12 or equivalent, relevant work experience 
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: completed a recognized apprenticeship (Fitter & Turner) 
• A minimum of 4 – 6 years’ experience as a mechanical technician 

Further Requirements 

• Operating stage machinery will be advantageous. 
• The candidate should have welding experience. 
• Possess a valid code 8 driver’s license. 
• The candidate must be able to use his/her initiative and problem-solving ability 
• The candidate must be articulate in two or three of the Western Cape’s predominant languages (i.e. English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa)