Fitter - Precision Engineering

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm is seeking a skilled Machine Fitter to excel in fault finding and proactively repair machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance tasks while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and is qualified as a Trade Tested Artisan. Strong technical knowledge and the ability to analyze mechanical blueprints are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate reports of all maintenance done.
• Repair malfunctioning mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with other fitters on large-scale projects.
• Analyse and interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• Inspect fabricated components to ensure correct size.
• Conduct testing on malfunctioning systems to determine root cause.

Skills

Fault Finding

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Knowledge of Drawings

Repairing Mechanical Systems

Education

Qualified/Trade Tested/Red Seal Artisan

Engineering theory Min. NQF 3

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• PROCESS BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.