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Tool Service Center Technician

Role Overview:

If you have an interest in doing the job of technician and are looking for an opportunity to combine it with your engineering
background. Then this might be the right job for you!

The Tool Service Centre Technician is part of the TSC team for Hilti South Africa and is responsible for always offering an
exceptional level of repair, specifically focusing on quality, speed, and costs of repair of Hilti tools.
This is an entry level job that prepares you for a future sales career path with Hilti.

About Hilti:

If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction sector.

We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service with over 32,000 people in more than 120 countries, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Tool Service Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the best-in-class repair of Hilti power tools in different segments, like angle grinders, rotary hammers, combi hammers, vacuum cleaners, breakers, screwdrivers, diamond and measuring tools, and others.

This role will require you to use analytical skills to perform root cause analysis and develop proposals & solutions to improve the quality, speed, and costs of repair process. 93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.

We’re proud to rank in Great Places to Work as one of the world’s best multinational workplaces.

What we offer:

We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including one-to-one coaching; you’ll manage your own segment of repairs while being part of a friendly team. We’ll give you lots of responsibility, including your own portfolio of tools to repair and we’ll trust you to deliver outstanding results. Day to day you’ll report to TSC Team leader and master technician who will also be there to support you with your training and development.

What you need is:

To be succesful in this role, you will need: 

  • Technical degree (Electrical/Mechanical).
  • 7 - 10 years relevant experience.
  • Strong computer literacy.
  • Excellent teamwork and commitment to achieve great results.
  • High commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, highly energetic, outgoing character.
  • Willingness and ambition to develop and explore different areas of the business.

Why you should apply:

Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers globally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of different backgrounds and experiences - success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability.


We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Advert Closing Date: 01 October 2024

Please consider you application unsuccessful l should you not hear from us within two weeks of your application.

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