Fitter - Contractor

Komatsu Chile; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy equipment sector seeks a skilled Fitter to join their Wadeville team. The position focuses on ensuring the operational integrity of machinery, adhering to safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a Red Seal Fitter qualification and relevant experience, with a strong ability to read technical drawings and operate overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant fitting experience.
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings.
• Formal crane training and competency required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer machines meet OEM standards.
• Assemble machinery per work instruction schedule.
• Record specifications in data packs.

Skills

Technical drawing proficiency

Teamwork

Discipline

Time management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Trade Test Qualification - Red Seal: Fitter

Tools

Measuring equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

Job Overview

The position will be based in Wadeville, and the incumbent will report to the Foreman

Job Specification (not totally inclusive)

• Ensure Customer machines are operational as per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standard requirements and drawings;
• Be proactive and abide by policies and procedures of the company, particularly the Health & Safety and quality processes and maintain a Zero harm culture;
• 6S (Safety, Shine, Set, Sort, Standardize and sustain) – maintain the work area, tool cupboards, tools, etc. in a clean coordinated and controlled manner;
• Promote continuous improvements by identifying and facilitating the implementation of new ideas, processes and/or methods, by reporting it to the foreman;
• Assemble machinery according to works instruction within the required schedule and as per the scope of work;
• Maintain lifting equipment in good working conditions and according to standard and procedures;
• Record all serial numbers and specifications in data packs;
• Sign off all torque values and procedures in the work data packs.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Trade Test Qualification - Red Seal:Fitter
• 3–5 years of relevant fitting experience;
• Technical drawing proficiency: Must be able to read drawings use of measuring equipment;
• Overhead Crane Training: Formal training and competency in operating overhead cranes;
• Safe ty Training: Completed Introduction to Gas Safety course or equivalent;
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings.
  
  

Additional Attributes

• A team player who can build a good working relationship;
• Must be self-driven and disciplined;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Good time keeping;
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.
  
  

Applicants whose skills, competencies, and experience best match the above requirements will be invited to an interview

Closing date: 19 June 2025