Fitter - Precision Engineering

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in South Africa seeks a Machine Fitter specializing in fault finding and maintenance. Responsibilities include reporting on maintenance, repairing mechanical systems, and collaborating on projects. Candidates must be Trade Tested with 5 years of experience and should be fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• 5 years previous machine fitting experience.
• Good technical knowledge of drawings, equipment, and machinery.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate reports of all maintenance done.
• Repair malfunctioning mechanical systems.
• Collaborate on large-scale projects.
• Construct structural components from raw materials.
• Inspect fabricated components for size accuracy.

Skills

Fault finding

Proactive maintenance

Interpreting blueprints

Technical knowledge of machinery

Education

Qualified/Trade Tested/Red Seal Artisan

Engineering theory Min. NQF 3

Job description

About the job Fitter - Precision Engineering

Precision Engineering firm seeks a Machine Fitter who excels in fault finding and proactively repairs machinery and executes preventive maintenance tasks while following safe work procedures.

PROCESS BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Formal schooling/degree:

• Qualified/Trade Tested/Red Seal Artisan.
• Engineering theory Min. NQF 3.

Experience:

• 5 years previous machine fitting experience.
• Good technical knowledge of drawings, equipment, and machinery.

Languages:

• English and Afrikaans

MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accurate reports of all maintenance done.
• Repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with other fitters on large-scale projects, and electricians.
• Able to analyse and interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• Constructing structural components from raw materials.
• Inspecting fabricated components to ensure that they are the correct size.
• Conducting testing on malfunctioning systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
• Replacing damaged or defective components as needed on systems.
• Adhering to all worksite safety rules and regulations.
• Fault Finding, Repair and Maintenance.