Fitter

SUMMARY:
As a Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems used in the mining industry. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the proper functioning and optimal performance of various mechanical components, machinery, and infrastructure within the mine site.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems according to established schedules and procedures
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment malfunctions and mechanical problems using various tools, instruments, and diagnostic techniques
• Repair and Replacement: Perform necessary repairs or replacement of faulty mechanical components, such as bearings, pumps, valves, gears, belts, and other parts
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of mechanical equipment and systems
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements performed, including detailed reports of findings and actions taken
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations, protocols, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Equipment Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the performance and efficiency of mechanical equipment, proposing and implementing modifications or upgrades where necessary
• Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance team, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate equipment maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and support overall mining operations
• Training and Support: Provide guidance, training, and technical support to junior technicians or apprentices, promoting knowledge transfer and skills development within the team
• Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and systems as required

• Grade 12
• Qualified Fitter (Red Seal - Compulsory)
• 5 years’ experience as a Fitter on a process plant
• Good communication (Read and write)
• Good understanding of safety standards and procedures
• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to work shift
• Own reliable transport