SUMMARY:
To assist qualified artisan with installation, fitting and commission of hydraulic and mechanical equipment on underground trackless mining machinery in a mining environment.
POSITION INFO:
Duties: Supports Fitters in both workshop and underground environments; assists in trials, Installations, retrofit, and routine maintenance Contributes to reduced downtime, optimized consumable use, and improved performance Prepare, clean, and organize work areas, tools, and materials before and after jobs Hand over required tools and parts during repair or assembly tasks Assist in dismantling machinery and carrying out basic stripping and cleaning under supervision Perform routine inspections and report defects, leaks, or abnormalities to supervisors Assist in performing time studies to track performance, consumable usage, and equipment efficiency Support preventive maintenance and inspections as directed Adhere to all workplace safety rules and regulations Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent Support of tools, parts, and consumables Learn and develop practical skills by shadowing qualified Fitters and following instructions Carry out general housekeeping in workshops and designated work areas Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience in hydraulic and mechanical fitting on TMM equipment Medically fit to work in underground mines on TMM essential Matric certificate Fluent in English Understanding of Health and Safety Ability to perform fault finding and root cause analysis Aptitude towards understand mechanical, hydraulic and electrical principles Must have a valid driver''s license Must not have a criminal record Willing to work overtime Willing to travel Remuneration: Market related
