Auto Electrician - Durban

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining Automotive
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Car Allowance
Reference: 2341590

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Auto electricians must have a strong understanding of basic electronics principles. They use this knowledge to install and repair all kinds of electrical equipment in vehicles, including headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, heating and air conditioning systems, radios, etc. and computer-based equipment in mining and related equipment. This includes LDV’s, trailers, trucks, agricultural equipment, earth moving equipment, Hitachi Excavators and Cat Dozers.

Work with computer controlled engine management systems and other systems as well.
Service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled machines such as electronic field systems, electronic gear selection, air-conditioning and monitoring systems and safety systems.
Install electrical components and equipment such as gauges, lights, radios, alternators, starter motors and wiring looms.
Test the repaired parts/vehicles for safety, using special tools in order to ensure the proper operation and the effectiveness of maintenance activities
Install electrically operated accessories such as radios, strobes, cameras and convertors.
Use of meters, diagnostic instruments, laptops and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults.
Testing and replacing of faulty alternators, generators, starter motors, magneto’s and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries.
Use of hand tools, specialized electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes, etc.
Follow safety and protection instructions and rules at work and ensure the proper use of equipment’s and tools to prevent any possible danger.
Solder or weld when repairing electrical parts, sell and Install electrical parts and accessories
Repair and service air-conditioning systems.
Utilize the mobile management system to capture daily timesheets, service report, vehicle checklists, installation checklist, surveys etc. Submit all electronic reports within 24 hours of completion of job.
Any other duties as reasonably requested from the company.

Required Skills

Trade Test In Auto Electrician: 4 to 5 years

Candidate Requirements

Matric
Trade Qualification (Automotive Electrician)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the field
Driver’s License
Product a Knowledge (Auto Electrical products)
Knowledge of earth moving equipment
Airconditioning experience (advantageous)
Computer literacy (this includes safemine and ET diagnostic systems)
Analytical & problem-solving skills.
Knowledge in performing preventive maintenance.
Knowledge in safety practices associated with vehicles maintenance
Must have excellent time and quality management skills
Good command in both Afrikaans and English languages

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About Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd is the largest, single-source supplier of auto-electrical, heavy-duty components, collision avoidance systems, and associated technical services in Southern Africa.

We are solutionists with multidisciplinary technical expertise and an entrenched African footprint backed by global parts-supply partnerships.

Established in 1991, Trysome is well represented country-wide with its head office in Jet Park, Boksburg, Gauteng and branches in Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Across the border, Trysome operates subsidiaries in Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique and Zambia.

Trysome is focused on sourcing OEM and specialised auto-electrical, replacement components, collision avoidance and telemetry systems for operators of heavy-duty automotive, earth-moving, construction, agricultural, transport and mining machinery.

In addition to sourcing, Trysome is committed to the development and innovation of auto-electrical and safety products. The Company’s state-of-the-art technology in collision avoidance, telemetry, and safety systems has already been adopted by, and is operational in, many of southern Africa’s mines.

As a Key Supplier to major heavy-duty, original manufacturers, Trysome is backed by a technical support system with experienced personnel on hand to assist with the correct and appropriate selection of auto-electrical components.

At Trysome, our products are often the solution for the industry segments that we serve.