Drives Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik's Rock Processing division in Spartan, Kempton Park, is seeking a Drives Mechanical Assembly Fitter to join our team. The role focuses on assembly, testing, repairing and data recording for vibratory equipment, reporting to the Drives Manager.

You will work on-site, using micrometres and specialised tools, maintain safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvements. A fitter trade qualification and 5 years in assembly environments are expected.

Qualifications

• Completed Fitter Trade Test or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an assembly environment.
• Experience on plant / heavy equipment gearboxes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily output targets.
• Prepare daily progress reports.
• Report component requirements daily.
• Monitor quality and report defects.
• Maintain good housekeeping in tools and workspace.
• Assemble, test and record data for vibrating equipment to high standards.
• Install, commission and service vibrating equipment on/off-site as needed.
• Suggest improvements to assembly, stripping or testing processes.

Skills

Vibrating equipment knowledge

Teamwork / independence

Micrometre use

Education

Fitter Trade Test or equivalent

Tools

Micrometres

Specialised tools

Job description

At Rock Processing, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for a technically sound, hardworking and self-reliant individual to join our team as a Drives Mechanical Assembly Fitter. The role will report into the Drives Manager, and the role will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park.

Purpose of the role

Assembly, testing, assessing, stripping, cleaning and repairing of vibratory equipment.

Job responsibilities

• To meet daily output targets.
• Daily progress reports.
• Daily report of component requirements.
• Continuous monitoring of quality of parts and reporting of any defects.
• Good housekeeping skills related to work environment, tools and equipment.
• Responsible of assembly / testing and recording data of all vibrating equipment, to the highest standard.
• Responsible of stripping, inspecting and recording data of all vibrating equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment according to quality control standards.
• Effective management of assets.
• Performing of installations, commissioning and service duties, on/off-site.
• Suggest and implement assembly, stripping or testing improvements.
• Ability to compile written technical reports.
• Assessing incoming spares and components (old and new).
• Use speciality tools for assessment purposes e.g., micrometres.
• Responsible to stay within the allowable hours per job given by Management and to put steps in place to mitigate any over run-on hours due to breakdowns or other work stoppages.
• Responsible to check the quality of the completed work prior handing it over.
• Responsible to give clear instructions to your team members and co-workers.
• Responsible to maintain and repair electronic and mechanical equipment where possible and to report any faulty equipment to your manager.
• Responsible to take care of all equipment issued and used by you.
• Responsible to know how to operate tools and to see that they are well maintained.
• Responsible to strip new and old Vibrating Equipment that needs to be repaired.
• Responsible to strip, clean and access components.
• Responsible to assemble and test Vibrating Equipment to Kwatani specifications.
• Ensure that working area is clean and neat and free of safety hazards within required limits.
• Responsible to execute tasks given by supervisor / manager in the correct way to ensure adherence to the expected standards set by the Company.
• Responsible to check the quality of the completed work prior handing it over.
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping in your work areas on a continuous basis.
• Responsible to provide guidance and expert advice to co-workers on technical related topics.
• Responsible to coach and develop or otherwise help others in working environment.
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements prescribed by Kwatani and OHS Act and to report any accident, injury or near miss that could have resulted in an accident to your Manager.
• Responsible to operate overhead cranes within the safety parameters.
• Responsible to operate Forklift within the safety parameters.
• Responsible to apply different identification colours to all vibrating equipment.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Completed Fitter Trade Test or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an assembly environment.
• Experience on plant / heavy equipment gearboxes is essential.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Basic understanding of vibrating equipment and engineering drawings.
• Must be flexible and self-reliant.
• Sound judgement.
• Problem solving ability.
• Understanding the importance of time management.
• Listening and logic interpretation.
• Product knowledge.
• The ability to use micrometres and specialised tools.
• Health and safety in the workplace.
• Flexibility.
• Follow-through ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honesty.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Strong technical understanding.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good eye/hand co-ordination.
• Excellent technical abilities with the ability to understand the mechanical side also.
• Valid driver’s license.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development.

At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

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Application deadline: 02 September 2026.

About us: Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.