Qualified Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics & Mobile Equipment

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join the Engineering Department. The successful candidate reports to the Engineering Manager and will perform hydraulic and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and component replacement on mobile and stationary machinery.

The role involves removing major components, maintaining hydraulic systems, and ensuring quality and safety standards on site. This is a project-based contract with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Fitter qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience on stationary and earth-moving machinery.
• Valid code 8 driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic and mechanical fault finding on equipment.
• Remove and replace major components on mobile equipment (e.g., hydraulic valves, grabs, cylinders, alternators, starter motors).
• Replace defective/leaking hydraulic hoses, fittings and seals on mobile and stationary machines.
• Replace blades and check blade clearance on Mobile Shear machines.
• Record and control stock levels of oils, hydraulic fittings, cylinders, hoses and spares.
• Grease and top up oils on all machines.
• Carry out routine inspections on machines.
• Quality control and troubleshooting of breakdowns.
• Do planned and unplanned maintenance on machines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Red Seal Fitter Qualification

Job description

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join the Engineering Department. The successful candidate reports to the Engineering Manager and will perform hydraulic and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and component replacement on mobile and stationary machinery.

The role involves removing major components, maintaining hydraulic systems, and ensuring quality and safety standards on site. This is a project-based contract with pre-employment checks.