Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Placements24; Paarl; In loco; ZAR 300.000 - 420.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a diligent Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our industrial maintenance team. The role focuses on maintenance of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical equipment, with both preventive tasks and breakdown repairs.

You will read drawings, operate lathes and milling machines, and work safely in a production facility. The ideal candidate has a trade certificate and at least 3 years' experience in industrial maintenance, with a

Competenze

• Qualified Fitter and Turner or Mechanical Fitter with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., NQF Level 3/4).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly, and disassembly techniques.
• Experience operating and maintaining workshop machinery such as lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong understanding of different types of industrial machinery and their components.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel within the Paarl area.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting and working in various positions.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Mansioni

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a wide range of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble mechanical components such as bearings, gears, couplings, and seals.
• Identify worn or faulty parts and carry out precision fitting and fabrication as required.
• Operate workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines) for the purpose of creating or modifying parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine the most effective repair procedures.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded accurately in the maintenance management system.
• Adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments proficiently.
• Collaborate with other members of the maintenance team to ensure efficient operation of the facility.

Conoscenze

Fitter and Turner

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Maintenance

Fabrication

Formazione

Trade certificate (NQF 3/4)

Strumenti

Lathes

Milling machines

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their industrial maintenance team in **Paarl, Western Cape**. This role is essential for the upkeep and repair of mechanical systems within their production facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in fitting, machining, and the maintenance of industrial machinery, including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical components. You will be responsible for performing both planned preventive maintenance and responding to unscheduled breakdowns to ensure minimal disruption to operations. This position requires precision, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to workplace safety. Working in the agricultural and industrial hub of **Paarl**, you will contribute to the smooth running of vital operations. The candidate should be capable of working independently and efficiently, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a wide range of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble mechanical components such as bearings, gears, couplings, and seals.
• Identify worn or faulty parts and carry out precision fitting and fabrication as required.
• Operate workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines) for the purpose of creating or modifying parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine the most effective repair procedures.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded accurately in the maintenance management system.
• Adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments proficiently.
• Collaborate with other members of the maintenance team to ensure efficient operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Qualified Fitter and Turner or Mechanical Fitter with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., NQF Level 3/4).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly, and disassembly techniques.
• Experience operating and maintaining workshop machinery such as lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong understanding of different types of industrial machinery and their components.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel within the **Paarl** area.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting and working in various positions.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive annual salary, comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for skills development.
• The company provides a safe and supportive working environment with opportunities for career advancement within the Western Cape industrial sector.
• Join a reputable organization committed to operational excellence and employee well-being.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fitter in **Paarl** to contribute to a key industry.