Artisan (Fitter)

XPS Materials Group; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

XPS Materials Group seeks an Artisan (Fitter) for Lion Smelter in Steelpoort, Limpopo. You will report to the Artisan Coordinator and handle proactive maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on conveyors, pumps, cranes, and related systems.

Candidate must have a trade certificate, relevant POE, and at least one year post-qualification experience in heavy industry, with strong safety awareness and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and full N2 with relevant trade theory.
• Fitter trade certificate is required.
• Completed POE for Section 26D trade certificate.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active maintenance service & installation of new equipment
• Adhere to safety, environment, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Comply with all regulations and procedures
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis of equipment breakdown
• Perform repairs and maintenance on conveyors, pumps, belts, bearings, cooling towers, hydraulic systems, cranes and fans
• Maintain plant availability and operational stability
• Planned maintenance, schedules, and shutdowns
• Overtime and standby duties as required
• Acting in higher position when required

Skills

Post-trade experience

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

SAP

Coupa

Pressure handling

Education

Grade 12

Full N2 with trade theory

Fitter trade certificate

POE for Section 26D

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Artisan (Fitter) – Band 5A
Internal External Advertisement
Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR863

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Full N2 certificate with relevant trade theory
• Fitter trade certificate
• Completed POE for Section 26D trade certificate

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• At least one year post trade test experience as a Fitter in a heavy industry environment
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality awareness
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
• SAP and Coupa knowledge will be advantageous
• Able to work under pressure, adaptable, attention to detail

JOB OBJECTIVES

In this role you will be reporting to the Artisan Coordinator for the following:

• Pro-active maintenance service & installation of new equipment
• Adhere to safety, environment, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Comply with all regulations and procedures
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis of equipment breakdown
• Perform repairs and maintenance on conveyor belts, chutes, bearings, centrifugal / vertical spindle pumps, cooling towers, hydraulic systems, closed circuit cooling systems, overhead crane and hoist / scrubber / ID fans in accordance with technical specifications, standards operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
• Planned maintenance, schedules, and shutdowns
• Overtime will be worked when so required
• Acting in higher position when so required
• Standby duties to be performed