Job description:
The Engineering Department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join their team in the Fitters department.
The Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
- Compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
- Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
- Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs)
- Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers
- Lubrication tasks
- V-belts replacements
- General housekeeping
- Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery
- Fault finding on hydraulic systems
- Assembly and pressure testing of hydraulic cylinders
- Servicing of various hydraulic components
- Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff
- Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Qualifying Criteria:
- Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment
- Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP would be advantageous
- Must be physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage
Qualifying Attributes:
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- Basic computer proficiency
- Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Self-motivated and results orientated
- Good communication skills
- Must have sober habits
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to work overtime when required
- Must be a team player
- Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
Job title: Qualified Hydraulic Fitter
Reporting to: Fitters Manager
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits include
· Provident fund
· Life cover
· Funeral cover
· 15 x paid leave days per annum
· Long service leave after five years of employment
Standard hours
07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
07h30–16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
