Artisan Gr 1 /Gr 2 Mechanical Fitter - Sasolburg at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Accountable to support Laboratory and Pilot Plant production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes.
• Utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

•  Responsible and able work on a variety of Pilot Plant and Laboratory equipment which includes but not limited to pumps (centrifugal- single and multistage, Vacuum pumps, piston pumps, HPLC metering pumps), Compressors (Burton and Peter Brotherhood Reciprocating, Sera Diaphragm, Haskels, Maximator), stirrers and mixers. 
•  Do daily plant preventative inspection on critical equipment on running plants. 
•  Must have the ability to work independently. 
•  Able to ensure alignment of direct and belt drive systems for rotating equipment. 
•  Must be able to understand basic principles of condition monitoring (Vibration analysis and oil analysis). 
•  Understand principles of mechanical seals and how to install them. 
•  Understanding of lubrication systems and principles on Sera Diaphragm compressors and able to set the diaphragm oil pressure.
•  Must be able to conduct fault finding on mechanical equipment and overhaul compressors and pumps by making use of internal R&T quality check sheets. 
•  Must be able and competent in use of overhead crane inside buildings as well as general lifting equipment. 
•  Adhere to all safety standards, completing IMS inspection requirements and follow safe working procedures. 
•  Report all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents to leader

Formal Education

• Grade 12 (Matric) or N3 or equivalent with Maths and Physical Science as subjects
• NQF 4 (CHIETA/MQA) or Red Seal Trade Test

Min Experience

• Experience: 5+ relevant years