Mechanical Fitter

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town seeks a qualified Mechanical Fitter for its Fitters Department. The role involves maintenance, inspections, and assembly of machinery. Ideal candidates will have a Red Seal qualification and extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working in the steel industry will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections on all plant machinery.
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Safety conscious

Education

Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting

Tools

C-Works

SAP

API Pro

Job description

Job Description

VACANCY

MECHANICAL FITTER – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

The Group has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Mechanical Fitter in the Fitters Department at our SA Steelworks Division in Cape Town. The successful applicant will report to the Fitters Supervisor.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including:
• Conducting inspections on all plant machinery
• Conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
• Working through a computerised maintenance management system
• Attending to breakdowns when required
• Setup and adjustment of machinery/equipment
• General housekeeping
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to advice with regard to job, material and equipment requirements
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff
  

Machinery Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheels
• Industrial shears
• Pinch rollers
• Bearing housing assemblies
• Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
• Roller table conveyers
• Vibration tables
• Hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Automatic wire tying machines
• Elevators
• Electric, liquid and gas fuelled furnaces
• Evaporative coolers
• Mobile and driven machinery
  
  

Abilities & Technical Competencies Required

• Ability to work in challenging conditions
• Able to work at heights
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Safety conscious
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Experience working in the steel industry will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of C-Works, SAP, API Pro or similar CMMS
  
  

Applicants Must Have The Following Qualifying Criteria

• Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting
• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of typical power tools used in the trade
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Willingness to work overtime
• Perform standby and call out duties
• In good health, physically fit
• Own reliable transport