Job Description:
The Fitter will be responsible for plant maintenance and ensuring the smooth operation of equipment in a production or explosives environment. They will attend to breakdowns, perform routine equipment inspections, install and commission small projects, and carry out planned maintenance schedules. The Fitter will also provide support to production, reduce plant stoppages and breakdowns, and maintain critical equipment. Occasionally, they may assist with electrical work.
Requirements:
– Grade 12 or equivalent
– Artisan (Trade Test)
– 3 years demonstrated experience in plant maintenance as an Artisan
– 2 years demonstrated maintenance experience in a production/explosives environment
– Advantageous: 1 year demonstrated plant-related mechanical experience
Skills:
– Extensive knowledge in the maintenance of centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps
– Electrical ability
– Trouble shooting (Fault finding)
– Extensive knowledge in the maintenance of VFD’s general plant switchgear, process machinery, including pumps, compressors, and boilers
– Knowledge of PLC’s and field instrumentation
– Knowledge of the SANS 10142 electrical regulations
– Proficiency in MS Office
– Good planning and organizational skills
– Good analytical skills
– Attention to detail
– Knowledge of ERP systems
– Communication skills (written and verbal)
– Safety conscious
– Quality conscious
– Self-motivated, driven, and tenacious
– Positive attitude, disciplined, and a strong work ethic
– Must be a dependable person who can work unsupervised and independently
– A wireman’s license would be an advantage
– Strong technical problem-solving skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend to all breakdowns
• Responsible for all daily routine equipment inspections
• Responsible for installing and commissioning small projects
• Carry out all planned maintenance schedules for the plant in liaison with all stakeholders
• Provide support to production to ensure that all maintenance work is consistent and of high quality
• Reduce plant stoppages and breakdowns
• Ensure the highest level of workmanship is maintained when maintaining critical equipment
• Attend to all breakdowns and callouts (Standby duties apply)
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures
• Maintenance of PLC’s and field instrumentation (Level, pressure, temperature, and flow)
• Occasionally assist with electrical work when necessary
Please note that the closing date for this position is October 17, 2023.