Mechanical Fitter

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing equipment manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for their premises in Macassar, near Cape Town. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum N6 Mechanical qualification and relevant trade test, along with 1-3 years of experience in site installations and manufacturing. Key skills include proficiency in tools, strong leadership, effective communication in Afrikaans and English, and the ability to work in physically challenging conditions. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proactive mindset and technical abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ working experience in site installations, manufacturing & assembly.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Must be in physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Good communication skills – Afrikaans and English

Strong leadership and communication skills

Strong hand-eye coordination with a mechanical aptitude

Excellent observational skills

Proactive and excellent problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively

Education

Minimum N6 Mechanical qualification

Relevant trade test qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Microsoft Office Intermediate

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

A growing chemical dosing equipment company involved in the water and wastewater treatment industry seeks a Mechanical Fitter at their premises in Macassar (near Somerset West and Strand)

Requirements

• Minimum N6 Mechanical qualification
• Relevant trade test qualification
• Strong basic technical and engineering abilities.
• Proven manufacturing skills, troubleshooting abilities and engineering knowledge.
• Demonstrate leadership through effective interaction and communication with clients, peers and members of supervisory and management levels.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ working experience in site installations, manufacturing & assembly.
• Must be physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment.
• Proficiency with both hand tools and machine tools is fundamental to the role.
• Microsoft Office Intermediate
• Valid and unendorsed Code 08 driver’s license

Skills Required (but not limited to these only)

• Good communication skills – Afrikaans and English
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong hand-eye coordination with a mechanical aptitude.
• Enjoy practical and manual work and be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Excellent observational skills.
• Self-motivated and meticulous attention to detail
• Proactive and excellent problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet.
• Deadline driven.
• Adhere to safety protocol.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively

• Must have sober habits
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Must be a team player

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.