Senior Fitter: Crusher & Plant Maintenance

Afrimat Limited

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Afrimat Lyttelton (Pty) Ltd in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a qualified Fitter with 3–5 years post-apprentice experience on surface plants. You will fault-find, repair mechanical equipment, and perform maintenance on crushers, screens, gearboxes and conveyors.

A Trade Certificate in Fitter/Fitter and Turner and Grade 12 are required, with a valid driver's license and own transport. The role requires hands-on, independent work, overtime when needed, and the ability to plan and document maintenance

Qualifications

Grade 12 certificate.
Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
3–5 years of experience post apprentice on surface.

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.
Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment.
Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers and Screens.
Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing.
Conduct CSS and Record Head Spins for the Crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman.
Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day.
Perform daily bearing temperature inspections.
Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers.
Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman.
Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder.
Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules.
Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant.
Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block.
Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Manager to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.
Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.
Mentor and train students.
Perform other duties as assigned.