Mechanical Fitter

As a member of the Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative plant maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and will report to the Fixed Plant Supervisor.

The main duties will include but are not limited to:

Carrying out trouble shooting, fault finding and corrective maintenance of plant equipment
Carrying out condition monitoring as required
Disassembling, reassembling and reinstalling equipment in the plant using OEM manuals
Recording all completed work and the parts used in the work order system
Setting up fitting tools on the job at hand and instructing fitter assistants on fitting tools as required
Setting up and operating workshop machines and maintaining equipment including but not limited to conveyors, elevators and pumps as instructed and as per standard operating procedures.
Accurately reading, interpreting and planning work according to drawings
Ensuring Fixed Plant Supervisors and other stakeholders are kept informed of equipment availability

To succeed you will be required to have:

A minimum of a Government Trade Test – Certificate 1 in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a similar/heavy industry
Maintenance and diagnostic skills on relevant equipment
Resilience and Resourcefulness
Good presentation, well spoken and have strong work ethics
Accuracy in record keeping and time keeping
Experience in use of electrical and manual tools including but not limited to grinders and drilling machines
The ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
Knowledge of safety standards and a willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Attention to detail
Proficiency in written and spoken English