Mechanic A

JOB SUMMARY        

MECHANIC A     

SKILL

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LEARNED DISCIPLINES, SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT USED:

• General hand tools
• Micrometer
• Depth gauges
• Tachometer

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The jobholder would be exposed to dust, noise, grease and oil.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Must wear safety boots, helmet, gloves and coverall on duty.

AUTHORITIES/ACCOUNTABILITY:

A high degree of self-supervision is required.

Responsible for all tools and equipment used.

WORKING HOURS 

▪   As required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM

Position/title

• Workshop Supervisor

Nature of supervision received 

• Supervision of progress and results

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

▪   MECHANIC “B” & “C” 

LIAISES EXTERNALLY WITH:                       

Suppliers

LIASES INTERNALLY WITH:

Position/Title                                                    Nature of Contact

Management                                               Giving / receiving information.

Supervisors                                                      Giving / receiving information.                     

Sales Team                                                       Giving/receiving information.   

Workshop staff                                            Giving/receiving information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Mechanic “A” – Workshop

1. Examines service reports and discuss the problems with the Workshop Manager.
2. Repairs automobile and diesel equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
3. Diagnoses problems by operating equipment used in the department.
4. Ensures performance of outlined tasks to match existing preventative checklist sheets.
5. Informs superiors of relevant information concerning spare parts.
6. Ensures that all jobs are done in accordance with maintenance manuals and set standards. 
7. Carries out all aspects of maintenance and improvement work in an efficient and costeffective manner while ensuring that quality standards are met.
8. Receives materials from stores according to requisitions given by superiors.
9. Secures all tools, materials, and spares during any job process.
10. Make suggestions pertaining to job improvements and safety as necessary.
11. Assists fellow workers when difficulties arise.
12. Cleans all equipment and machinery before any job is handed over to user.
13. Reports defects on equipment and machinery to the Workshop Manager.
14. Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
15. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems as required.
16. Inspects and monitors all mobile equipment.
17. Supervises the work of direct reports, casual labourers and contractors as required.
18. Carries out special checks on equipment - alignment, vibration monitoring, etc.
19. Perform other duties of similar nature or level when called upon to do so.

AUTHORITY TO

▪   N/A

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• Equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Services and parts are ordered in a timely manner.
• Workshop defect reports are completed within three days of repairs being completed.
• Repairs are be done according to manufacturer’s specification.
• Compliance with set standards is maintained.