Qualified Hydraulic Fitter

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Qualified Hydraulic Fitter to conduct mechanical inspections, perform maintenance on production machinery, and coach semi-skilled staff. Candidates must have Red Seal certification as a Fitter Artisan and at least 5 years of experience in a heavy industry. The role requires a strong hydraulic background and the ability to work at heights. This permanent position offers benefits such as provident fund, life cover, and paid leave days.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter Artisan with Red Seal certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment.
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical inspections on all production machinery.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance.
• Attend breakdowns on all production machinery.
• Assemble and pressure test hydraulic cylinders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Strong Hydraulic background

Education

Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical inspection tools

Job description

Job description

The Engineering Department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, self‑motivated and dedicated individual to join their team in the Fitters department in the Hydraulics section.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Compliance and adherence to the Company in‑house maintenance program and procedures
• Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs)
  • Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers
  • Lubrication tasks
  • V‑belts replacements
  • General housekeeping
• Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery
• Fault finding on hydraulic systems
• Assembly and pressure testing of hydraulic cylinders
• Servicing of various hydraulic components
• Provide coaching to semi‑skilled staff
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment
• Must be physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage

Qualifying Attributes

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self‑motivated and results orientated
• Good communication skills
• Must have sober habits
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Must be a team player
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment

Job title: Qualified Hydraulic Fitter

Reporting to: Hydraulic Supervisor & Fitters Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits

• Provident fund
• Life cover
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen 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.