SENIOR MECHANICAL FITTER (MANUFACTURING PLANT) - Cape Town (Airport Industria)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified Senior Mechanical Fitter with at least 5 years post trade experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in a manufacturing industry. This role is a permanent position and will report to the Fitters Manager.

POSITION INFO:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including:
  • Conducting inspections on all plant machinery
  • Conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
  • Working through a computerised maintenance management system
  • Attending to breakdowns when required
  • Setup and adjustment of machinery/equipment
  • General housekeeping
  • Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
  • Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment
  • Examine detailed drawings or specifications to advice with regard to job, material and equipment requirements
  • Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
  • Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff

MACHINERY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheels
• Industrial shears
• Pinch rollers
• Bearing housing assemblies
• Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
• Roller table conveyers
• Vibration tables
• Hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Automatic wire tying machines
• Elevators
• Electric, liquid and gas fuelled furnaces
• Evaporative coolers
• Mobile and driven machinery

REQUIREMENTS:

• Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting
• Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of typical power tools used in the trade
• Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
• Own reliable Transport and valid SA Drivers License (essential requirement – not negotiable)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Willingness to work overtime
• Perform standby and call out duties
• In good health, physically fit

ABILITIES & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work in challenging conditions
• Able to work at heights
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Safety conscious
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Experience working in the steel industry will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of C-Works, SAP, API Pro or similar CMMS