Mechanics at APM Terminals

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Job Title: Mechanics - APM Terminals, Onne, Nigeria, Nigeria

Job Ref: 65607

Job Description
We are looking for a Mechanic who is conversant with maintenance of Container Handling Equipments (ECH) such as Reach stackers, Empty Handlers, Forklifts, trucks and other port vehicles and equipment.

Principal Accountabilities
(IPE Factors: Impact & Innovation)

• Repairs and overhauls all types of engines and automatic and manual transmissions.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission or differential. Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines.
• Overhauls or replaces carburettors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps.
• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices, and makes adjustments.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as mirrors and wipers.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields or other devices in accordance with drawings.
• Conducts preventive maintenance service on all types of vehicles and equipment.
• Determine cause of failure of mechanical components of yard equipment & service machines.
• Maintains a neat, tidy and safe workstation.
• Follows safety and health rules and regulations.
• Reads spare parts manuals, determines & selects engine spare parts.
• Reads service manuals, analyses & investigates engine mechanical faults.
• Reconditions usable parts to minimize maintenance costs.
• Provides training and instruction to the less experienced workers
• Provides complete and accurate reports as needed.
• Informs supervisor of any workmanship issues, requests checking of work when appropriate, and seeks approval of completed work.
• Must be able to read hydraulic diagrams
• Requires the skills to judge engine mechanical damages

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2012.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online