Performance Carbon - Maintenance Semi-Skilled Fitter

Morgan Advanced Materials; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their innovative team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of machinery through scheduled maintenance and repairs. You will utilize your practical skills and problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges while adhering to safety protocols. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and quality, where your contributions will help shape a better future for various industries, from renewable energy to advanced manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 with 2-3 years of working experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpreting drawings

Using hand tools

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, 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 £1.7m, ~8,000 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 Index.

Responsibilities

1. Provide feedback on daily routine inspection of machines and equipment.
2. Overhaul 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. Use downtime productively to implement best practices and training.
7. Review drawings and blueprints to establish materials, methods, and settings required for specific 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 maintain a clean and safe working environment.
14. Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO / AA / M / W / D / V Employer.

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with 2-3 years of working experience.

Ability to interpret drawings and use hand tools.

Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment.

Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, providing regular feedback to the supervisor.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.