Fitter (Hydraulics & Hose Crimping)

Enablesa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Enablesa (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Fitter to install, maintain and repair hydraulic piping, hoses and mechanical systems on plants, machinery and mobile equipment.

You will read engineering drawings, measure, cut and assemble pipes, perform hose crimping, diagnose leaks, and conduct pressure tests while maintaining safety and accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in pipefitting, hydraulics or mechanical maintenance.
• Trade Tested Fitter would be advantageous.
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and hose crimping.
• Experience with plant, industrial or mobile equipment advantageous.
• Ability to fault-find and resolve hydraulic and mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair hydraulic pipes, hoses, tubing and fittings.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Measure, cut, bend and prepare pipes and tubing.
• Assemble and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings and couplings.
• Perform hydraulic hose crimping and hose assembly.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic leaks, pressure issues and damaged components.
• Work with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and manifolds.
• Conduct pressure and functional testing of hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair plant, machinery and mobile equipment.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Replace worn or damaged pipes, hoses and hydraulic components.
• Maintain safe work practices, good housekeeping and accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Pipefitting

Hydraulics

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Reading schematics

Education

Trade qualification: Fitter

Tools

Hydraulic hose crimping

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity at our client based in Cape Town looking for a Fitter. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic piping, hoses and mechanical systems on plants, machinery and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair hydraulic pipes, hoses, tubing and fittings.
  
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
  
• Measure, cut, bend and prepare pipes and tubing.
  
• Assemble and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings and couplings.
  
• Perform hydraulic hose crimping and hose assembly.
  
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic leaks, pressure issues and damaged components.
  
• Work with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and manifolds.
  
• Conduct pressure and functional testing of hydraulic systems.
  
• Maintain and repair plant, machinery and mobile equipment.
  
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
  
• Replace worn or damaged pipes, hoses and hydraulic components.
  
• Maintain safe work practices, good housekeeping and accurate maintenance records.
  

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in pipefitting, hydraulics or mechanical maintenance.
  
• Trade Tested Fitter would be advantageous.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and hose crimping.
  
• Experience with plant, industrial or mobile equipment advantageous.
  
• Ability to fault-find and resolve hydraulic and mechanical problems.