CSIR: Artisan Assistant (Six-month contract)
Artisan Assistant (Six-month contract)
About the job:
The CSIR has an opportunity for an Artisan Assistant in the Industrial Sensors Impact Area within the Manufacturing Cluster. The selected incumbent will be responsible for conducting manual manufacturing activities of the electro-mechanical systems developed by the Industrial Sensors Impact Area for purposes of phototyping and/ or delivery to clients. The incumbent will be involved in operation of small hand tools, conducting mechanical assembly procedures, gluing of components, mechanical testing of components and final devices, updating of process record sheet documentation during manufacturing work. The position is based inPretoria.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical metal preparation activities;
- Carry-out specialised chemical and mechanical cleaning processes;
- Conduct mechanical assembly activities;
- Record collection and delivery of electro-mechanical systems made from sheet metal parts, mechanical assemblies and electronic sub-systems;
- Carry-out specialised adhesive bonding processes;
- Conduct mechanical testing of manufactured items;
- Perform, installation and set to work activities in the field of manufactured items.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- Grade 12 technical school qualification with two years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to metal work and mechanical assembly;
- Prior experience in a manufacturing role of products requiring mechanical assembly will be advantageous;
- Good understanding of test methods and procedures;
- Ability to conduct fine mechanical assembly / testing work;
- Ability to use specialized hand tools correctly and effectively;
- Be able to handle delicate equipment and hand tools.
Closing date: 06 September 2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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