Artisan: Maintenance Fitter at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 MAINTANANCE AND REPAIR

• Carry out routine maintenance for the Refrigeration equipment as per schedule to equipment is kept in working order
• Do housekeeping and ensure log books are kept up-to-date
• Do installations, minor repairs and modifications to the refrigeration equipment e.g. fans, pumps, and air-conditioning plants, when necessary to ensure that the equipment works according to set standards
• On-the-job training of staff in basic skills to ensure that the department's work is done efficiently
• Braising and soldering of copper and various pipes to ensure there are no leaks on system
• Conduct regular plant and structures inspections in plant rooms.
• Do standby 24 hours a day to be available when any of the facilities break down.
• Installing pipework, valves, pumps and motors, and carrying out planned maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment and quality.
• Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
• Required to work shifts (including night shifts)

 GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Carry out inspections of fans, pumps installations.
• Carry out changes and installations to various systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standard safe practices.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National technical qualification certificate (N3)
•  Be a qualified  Mechanical artisan
• 5 Years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment
• Be computer literate

KNOWLEDGE

• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts.
• Fabricates, installs and repairs heavy machinery.
• Maintaining mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and equipment.