Mechanical Fitter

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their Fitters Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintenance procedures, inspections, and assisting in equipment setup. Candidates must hold a Red Seal qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines.
• In good health and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections and routine maintenance on plant machinery.
• Setting up and operating hand and machine tools.
• Coaching semi-skilled staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Education

Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting

Tools

C-Works

SAP

Job description

Overview

MECHANICAL FITTER – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

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:
  • Conducting inspections on all plant machinery
  • Conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
  • Working through a computerised maintenance management system
  • Attending to breakdowns when required
  • Setup and adjustment of machinery/equipment
  • General housekeeping
  • 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 advise 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

• Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheels
• Industrial shears
• Pinch rollers
• Bearing housing assemblies
• Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
• Roller table conveyers
• Vibration tables
• Hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Automatic wire tying machines
• Elevators
• Electric, liquid and gas fuelled furnaces
• Evaporative coolers
• Mobile and driven machinery

Abilities & technical competencies required

• Ability to work in challenging conditions
• Able to work at heights
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Good communication skills
• 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.