Mechanical Fitter

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Cape Town seeks a qualified Mechanical Fitter for the SA Steelworks division. The successful candidate will report to the Fitters Supervisor and perform maintenance, inspections, and setup of machinery to keep production running smoothly.

Requirements include a Red Seal in Fitting, at least 5 years’ post‑trade experience, and the ability to work overtime and in challenging conditions. Training and development opportunities are provided within the company.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting.
• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of typical power tools used in the trade.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including inspections on all plant machinery and routine planned maintenance.
• Set up and operate machinery/equipment and attend to breakdowns as required.
• Work with a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and reference drawings to plan and execute jobs; ensure OHSA compliance.
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff and work in a team to meet production goals.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Ethical Decision-Making

Health and Safety Compliance

Maintenance

Mechanical SAP

Teamwork

Education

Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting

Tools

CMMS

SAP

C-Works

API Pro

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.

SA Steelworks has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Mechanical Fitter in the Fitters Department at our SA Steelworks Division in Cape Town. The successful applicant will report to the Fitters Supervisor.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including:

• o Conducting inspections on all plant machinery
• o Conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
• o Working through a computerised maintenance management system
• o Attending to breakdowns when required
• o Setup and adjustment of machinery/equipment
• o Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to advice with regard to job, material and equipment requirements
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff

Machinery responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheels
• Pinch rollers
• Bearing housing assemblies
• Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
• Hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Automatic wire tying machines
• Elevators
• Electric, liquid and gas fuelled furnaces
• Evaporative coolers
• Mobile and driven machinery
• Ability to work in challenging conditions
• Able to work at heights
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Safety conscious
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Experience working in the steel industry will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of C-Works, SAP, API Pro or similar CMMS

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting
• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of typical power tools used in the trade
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Willingness to work overtime
• Perform standby and call out duties
• In good health, physically fit
• Own reliable transport

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills

• Communication
• Coordination
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Maintenance
• Mechanical SAP
• Teamwork