Graduate Mechanical Engineer – eThekwini Durban
Salary: R9000.00 Per Month

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a recently Qualified Mechanical Engineering Graduate to join a production company for a 2 year graduate programme based in eThekwini. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all facets of health, safety, reporting, operating procedures, engineering, production and recycling environments.

Purpose of Position:

A large production company based in eThekwini is on the lookout for a recently Qualified Mechanical Engineer graduate for a two-year graduate programme.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12; Must have a Mechanical Engineering Degree – BTech or BSC (No National Diploma)
• Trade Certificate in Mechanical / Fitter – Advantageous
• Essential Requirements - Candidates must have reliable transport and be willing to work shifts and be on call
• Residing in Pinetown, Umlazi, Cato Ridge, Hillcrest, Chatsworth, Phoenix and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of 5S, LEAN, TQM, OHS, Capex, Reports and MS Excel
• Fault finding, trouble shooting skills of mechanical machinery and equipment
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure; Ability to be self-directed and multitask
• Ability to follow directions; Ability to lead and manage the performance of others
• Timeliness, Well presented and well spoken

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties to include preventative maintenance on utilities machines and equipment; as well as
responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant;
• Involvement with new design, installation, and movements of existing machines;
• Overhaul and repair of machines and equipment.
• Ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.
• Perform to the quality, waste, production standards and goals
• Meet or exceed the customers (both internal and external) expectations
• Meet the highest of quality standards
• Communicate orally and/or in writing to other departments for resolution of mechanical
problems, reporting defective material, coordination of job preparations, changeovers and daily
shift information
• Report production accurately and timely including waste, WIP, time codes, raw materials, etc.
Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations

Graduate Programmes enable you to a good level of support when starting your career. Companies offer
Training and development opportunities, A mentor to talk through any problems, The opportunity to study further for a professional qualification. The biggest advantage is the chance to rotate through different departments and gain experience of different functions, showing you your strengths, and interests, as well as possible areas of development and where you may want to take your career into the future.