PDI Quality Technician – Automotive | Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape
Salary: R17-20k CTC – Permanent

Please Submit: Updated MS Word CV; RFL ALL Employment History Incl Current; Current Salary P/M; Recent semi-professional head and shoulders photograph of yourself

Purpose of Position:
Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician, Qualified Diesel Mechanic for a permanent job in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape for the Automotive industry. Candidates must be available immediately and residing in Port Elizabeth, and have worked in the Automotive industry currently, or within the last 6 months. Experience in a large, high pressurised environment essential.

Job Scope:
Inspects vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components. Inspects vehicles for loose or misaligned items such as trim, doors, and hardware. Records discrepancies.

Minimum Requirements:
? Grade 12 – Non Negotiable
? Trade Certificate, Qualified Diesel Mechanic
? Code 10/14 Drivers License
? Proven Basic AMT knowledge
? Proven Airbrake & ABS systems knowledge
? Proven fault-finding ability

Duties:
• Ensure adherence to the company`s rules & regulations as documented in the company`s disciplinary policy;
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety practices and procedures as defined during induction and other Health & Safety training;
• Ensure and maintain constant workflow;
• Ensure that daily and monthly PDI targets are met as assigned by your supervisor;
• Ensure that adherence to any PDI catch up plan are met on a daily basis;
• Ensure effective communication between your Team and supporting departments;
• Ensure that daily reports are submitted timeously to your Supervisor;
• Ensure vehicles are moved to the next process upon completion of PDI tasks;
• Ensure the correct use and storage of all tools and equipment;
• Ensure and verify that all items are properly repaired and sign off on the vehicle job card when completed;
• Ensure all reject forms are completed correctly and is authorised by the supervisor before getting parts from the Warehouse for replacement thereof;
• Ensure proper repairs to any electrical systems and circuits and the correct test method to verify all electrical repairs are complete and ensure it is signed off on the vehicle job card;
• Ensure all items under the Engine & related components are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Transmission & related components are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Front Axle & related components are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Differential & related components are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Chassis, Suspension & related components are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Exhaust system are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Electrical & electronic system are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified per the workshop manuals before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items under the Cab interior & exterior are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified before sending to the dealership;
• Ensure all items in the Final Inspection are checked as per the Pre delivery inspection sheet and rectified before issuing a conformance certificate for the specific truck and sending it to the dealership.
• Feedback all major issues found during PDI immediately to the supervisor.
• Knowledge on diagnostics and repairs to ABS & Air systems;
• Knowledge on basic problem solving, fault finding and rectification of parts or processes;
• Knowledge on Dynamic drive testing to ensure a good quality & defect free truck are delivered to the customer;
• Support all modifications that are required from after-sales on parts and processes when required;
• Participate and attend all meetings when required;
• Ability to work on electrical truck components;
• Ability on engine fault finding;

Knowledge of;
• Ability to identify and name all parts pertaining to trucks;
• Knowledge of use of special tools (torque wrench, multi-meter, battery tester etc)
• Adhoc function which may fall in the ambit of the job requirements.


KPA - Key Performance Indicator & Personal Attributes:
? Attendance
? Quality
? Health & Safety
? Productivity/efficiency
? Team Player
? Accuracy
? Attention to detail
? Excellent communication skills
? Target driven