Mechanician Wanted at Liqhobong Mining Development Company

Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified, competent, self-driven and results oriented Basotho to apply for the vacant position of Mechanician.

Job purpose
To set up and operate a variety of machine tools to precision parts and instruments and these may include instrument makers which fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments. The incumbent is responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Plant Technician, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities;

• Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, programmes, practices, safety standards and legislative and operational requirements;

• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs;

• Maintain plant machines by applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures;

• Install repaired parts into equipment or new equipment as required;

• Clean and lubricate machines, tools and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains and foreign matters;

• Program computers and electronic instruments and set controls to regulate machines as necessary;

• Confer with Supervisory personnel in order to exchange technical information;

• Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products using a variety of metal working machines;

• Confer with numerical control programmers in order to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications;

• Install experimental parts and assemblies such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants and batteries into machines and mechanisms;

• Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization and feasibility or design;
• Monitor adherence by contractors to agreed scope of work according to service level agreements;

• Ensure adherence to engineering quality standards in maintenance of equipment and machinery;
• Submit reports on own area of work in order to coordinate shared responsibilities.

Legal and other requirements

• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness
• Valid driver’s license
• Free from vertigo and not colour blind

Qualifications and experience

• 8 years’ experience as a Mechanician in a plant or manufacturing environment;
• Degree in electronics or equivalent from a recognized / accredited institution;
• Knowledge of process control techniques, tools and principles in the plant maintenance and construction environment.

Skills and competencies

• Time management;
• Technical acumen in process control;
• Optimal use of materials and spares;
• Sound technical trouble shooting/ fault finding skills;
• Proficiency in English;

Attributes

• Consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct
• Ability to take direction but exercise independent thought and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships within a fast-paced, team-oriented and lean environment.

Application letters including a detailed CV and certified copies of relevant qualifications should be submitted to:

The Human Resource Department
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru
email: careers@liqhobong.co.ls

Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 11^th November at 16h00
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted