Fitters Assistant

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 is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The SA Steelworks Fitters Department requires a committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their team. The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to General functions within the Fitters Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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

UNDER SUPERVISION:

• Assist the fitter with bigger maintenance tasks
• Assist with Operating grinders, drilling machines safely
• Assist with changing drill bits and grinder disks
• Fit bearings and grease before assembly
• Identify different tools /spanners

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

• 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

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work independently
• Ability to work under challenging physical and climatic conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function efficiently in pressurized work situations
• In good health and physically fit
• Must be of sober habits

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
• Standard hours
• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
• 07h30–16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Skills

Assembly Communication Drilling Fitting Health and Safety Compliance Housekeeping Maintenance Mechanical Tools