SENIOR MAINTENANCE FITTER (MANUFACTURING PLANT) - Cape Town

We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified Senior Maintenance / Mechanical Fitter with at least 5 years post trade experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in a manufacturing industry.

POSITION INFO :

SENIOR MAINTENANCE FITTER (MANUFACTURING PLANT)

Market related package with benefits

Cape Town (Airport Industrial Area)

This role is a permanent position and will report to the Fitters Manager. No shift work – you will work normal day hours but need to be on standby for call outs. The remuneration package includes a basic salary with Provident fund, Group life and funeral benefits. Overtime and allowances will be paid as and when required.

Note : Prefer candidate who reside in Cape Town and surrounding areas. (due to the recruitment process and assessments we will not be able to consider candidates in other areas).

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
• 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 advise 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
• Pinch rollers
• Bearing housing assemblies
• Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
• 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 - NOT NEGOTIABLE
• 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
• 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

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Should you be interested in this position and meet the above criteria, forward your updated CV to Tala Brink.

Please take note, during the screening and recruitment process you will be required to do the following :

• Must be able to supply all verification and validation documentation i.e. qualification / s, payslips, ID, Drivers.
• Be able to go on-site for interviews and assessments (Cape Town site)
• You will have to pass a pre-employment medical assessment (health, fitness, sober habits)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.