Production jobs in South Africa
Qualified Mechanical Fitter
Job summary
A manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Qualified Fitter to join their Fitters department. The successful candidate will conduct mechanical inspections, perform routine maintenance, and provide coaching to semi-skilled staff. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in heavy industry, be physically fit, and possess a Red Seal certification. The position offers a permanent employment contract with benefits including paid leave and provident fund.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment.
- Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP would be advantageous.
- Must be physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mechanical inspections on all production machinery.
- Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance.
- Attend breakdowns as required on all production machinery.
- Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff.
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Skills
Education
Tools
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.
The Duties And Responsibilities Will Include
- 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
- Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment
- Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP would be advantageous
- Must be physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage
- 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
Reporting to: Fitters Manager
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits Include
- Provident fund
- Life cover
- Funeral cover
- 15 x paid leave days per annum
- Long service leave after five years of employment
07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
07h30–16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
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