Fitter’s Assistant — Maintenance & Assembly Support

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover (4x salary)

Funeral cover

Paid leave 15 days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Mon–Thu

07h30–16h00: Fri

Overtime as required

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Cape Town seeks a committed Fitter/Maintenance worker to handle general duties within the Fitters Department. Responsibilities include piping, dismantling and assembling parts, inspections, and housekeeping in a metalworking environment.

The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and a Certificate in Fitting and Turning, plus prior relevant experience and knowledge of hand and electrical tools. Overtime may be required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificate in Fitting and Turning
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• A general knowledge of hand tools and electrical tools
• Willingness to work overtime as per operational requirements if and when required

Responsibilities

• Changing water and hydraulic piping
• Strip machine parts for cleaning
• Assemble machine parts after cleaning them
• Perform routine inspections
• Do greasing on plant equipment as well as vehicles
• Filling of grease guns
• Cleaning of the workshop areas (Housekeeping)
• Be able to measure equipment, read a tape measure
• Assisting the Manager / Supervisor with Ad hoc duties
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and instructions and advise the responsible person whenever there are risks identified

Skills

Assembly

Communication

Drilling

Health and Safety Compliance

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Mechanical Tools

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Certificate in Fitting and Turning

Job description

SA Metal Group in Cape Town seeks a committed Fitter/Maintenance worker to handle general duties within the Fitters Department. Responsibilities include piping, dismantling and assembling parts, inspections, and housekeeping in a metalworking environment.

The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and a Certificate in Fitting and Turning, plus prior relevant experience and knowledge of hand and electrical tools. Overtime may be required to meet operational needs.