Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Operator

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Maritime / Fishing Industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Operator.

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• N2 Mechanical.
• 8 -10 years’ experience in the mechanical field.
• Fitter – Semiskilled.
• Valid Driver’s License – Advantageous.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and related universal best practices.
• Knowledge of bearings and lubricants.
• Knowledge in light/medium machinery.
• Knowledge in basic welding and fabrication and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of legislative and industry protocols and regulations that apply in maintenance.
• Knowledge in Problem solving and Fault finding.

• Record keeping and completing job cards on Prisma Maintenance system.
• Complete equipment checks sheets as per manufactures requirements
• Capacity to take initiative off all projects.
• Complete projects in the expected time frame.
• Making schedules, assigning work and training employees.
• Motivate employees to increase their productivity and meet work goals
• To ensure the proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with mechanical codes and
• adherence to safety regulations.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Responsible for mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and services as
• required.
• Report to maintenance manager any incidents
• Ensure good housekeeping and attend to breakdowns.
• Ensure adequate inventory, prioritize purchases, prepare cost estimates, and document all
• purchases.
• Assist with mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting and repair as needed.
• Liaise with maintenance manager and contractors and resolve any matters arising.
• Follow up corrective actions and implement countermeasures to minimise reoccurrence of faults
• Maintain effective Health and Safety systems, including completion of risk assessments and
• method statements and toolbox talk where appropriate
• Responsible for ensuring that all staff and subcontractors' response and rectification times are
• met, and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.
• Take all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.