Performance Carbon - Maintenance Semi-Skilled Fitter

Morgan Advanced Materials; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine inspections, overhauling equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The company specializes in advanced materials that contribute to a sustainable future, and your work will directly impact the efficiency of vital machinery. If you are a problem-solver with practical skills and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization and help shape a better tomorrow through your contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 with 2-3 years of experience required.
• Practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and provide feedback to the Supervisor.
• Diagnose machine problems and report issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols when working with machinery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

1. Provide feedback on daily routine inspection of machines and equipment.
2. Overhauling units in the workshop after being given instruction by the maintenance Supervisor.
3. Perform scheduled and allocated maintenance services and provide feedback to the Supervisor.
4. Adhere to the ‘T’ card system and ensure that it is kept up to date and works efficiently.
5. Inform the Supervisor of the consumables that require ordering and repairing.
6. In ‘downtimes’ use the time productively to implement best practices/training.
7. Review drawings and blueprints to establish which materials, methods and settings are required for particular parts and processes.
8. Fit parts into machinery and equipment using tools to cut, file, plane, bore and drill metal.
9. Diagnose problems on the machines and report issues to the supervisor.
10. Replace damaged or defective structural components as required.
11. Ensure adherence to safety protocols when working with machinery and tools.
12. Report any potential hazards or safety concerns to supervisors.
13. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
14. Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

1. Minimum Grade 12 or Equivalent with 2-3 years of working experience.
2. Ability to interpret drawings and use hand tools.
3. The ability to demonstrate good problem solving and decision-making skills.
4. Practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment.
5. Ability to work both as part of a team and under own initiative giving regular feedback to the supervisor.
6. Ability to work under fast paced environment with a high level of attention to detail.