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Assistant Mechanic Job at Rutongo Mines Ltd
Rutongo Mines Ltd
Job Description
Rutongo Mines Ltd is seeking a qualified Assistant Mechanic to deliver preventive and corrective maintenance on mining machinery, vehicles, and fixed equipment. The role involves executing routine maintenance tasks independently while supporting senior trades on complex repairs to ensure team productivity and safety performance.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute routine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks independently on mining machinery, vehicles, and equipment, in line with standard procedures and the Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS).
- Support the Mechanic and the Auto-Electrician on complex repairs, providing skilled hands-on assistance throughout the job.
- Carry out greasing, oil changes, filter changes, fluid top-ups, basic component replacements, and similar maintenance tasks to a competent standard.
- Pre-stage tools, parts, and equipment for jobs; help organise the worksite to enable efficient execution.
- Conduct routine inspections of mining machinery and vehicles to detect early signs of wear, damage, or failure, and report findings to the Mechanic and Team Leader.
- Use basic diagnostic tools (multimeters, pressure gauges, hand tools) and assist senior trades during fault-finding.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop and worksite at all times.
- Account for and care for hand tools, power tools, and consumables; return tools to designated locations after use.
- Support 5S workplace standards in the workshop and on the field.
- Identify required spare parts and consumables for assigned tasks.
- Raise parts requisitions through the Storekeeper for routine jobs and ensure correct parts are used during repairs.
- Report parts consumption accurately on every job card to support inventory tracking by the Data Administrator.
- Comply with all company HSSE policies, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and safe-work practices at all times.
- Conduct pre-task risk assessments and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workshop and on the field.
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
- Report any incidents, near-misses, or hazards immediately to the Mechanic, Team Leader, or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Accurately complete job cards for tasks performed, capturing parts used, time spent, and findings.
- Submit completed job cards to the Team Leader and Data Administrator at the end of each shift.
- Report any recurring issues or improvement opportunities to the Team Leader or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Receive daily work allocation through the team's coordination structure and execute tasks in line with priorities.
- Work effectively with the Mechanic, Auto-Electrician, Engineering Mechanic, and apprentices.
- Continue to build technical skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and auto-electrical disciplines, with a view to future progression to Mechanic or Auto-Electrician status.
- Support the team during emergency repairs and call-outs as required.
- Perform other duties as required by management, within the scope of the role.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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