Welder/Mechanic – Somaliland

Terms of Reference: Welder/Mechanic– The HALO Trust Somaliland

Summary

The Mechanic/Welder is responsible for repairing all mechanical and electrical defects identified on HALO vehicles, generators and others tasks as directed by the Workshop Manager or Senior Mechanic.

Particulars:

Reports to: Senior Mechanic, with technical guidance from the workshop manager from Hargeisa.

Is Line Manager for: None

Internally, he works in close cooperation with: Senior mechanic.

Externally, he deals with: None

Responsibilities

• The Mechanic/Welder repairs all mechanical and electrical defects to HALO vehicles and generators as directed by the Workshop manager or senior mechanic.
• The Mechanic/Welder will be tasked with field recovery or repair tasks. These may be at remote Demining Sites or on routes between locations.
• The Mechanic undertakes the appropriate services on the vehicles, according to the vehicle service schedule.
• Require ability to weld aluminum, stainless steel and perform welds in all positions – flat, horizontal, vertical up and down.
• Capable to weld vehicles, Windows, doors, security gate barrier, case buckets and demining equipment’s.

• Always follow specifications and instructions for maximum efficiency

• The Welder must clean and tidy the workshop, put away tools and carry out any other tasks necessary for the efficiency operation of the workshop.
• Mechanic/Welder is responsible and accountable for any vehicle he is working on. Tools & spare parts will be issued to him for completion of any job that he may be assigned to.

• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Report damages on machines and equipment’s
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• The Mechanic/Welder is to undertake other duties as requested by the senior management staff.