Fitter Aide (B4) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• The successful applicant will report to the Fitter or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Operative Course Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Advantageous: 3 months practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial/ mining/ plant environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Assist in ensuring optimum availability and reliability of equipment in support of effective and continuously improved plant operations. To assist and execute maintenance on plant equipment including modifications and repairs.
• Assist artisan in conducting mini risk assessment in own area of work.
• Ensure own work area is clean at all times. Ensure all equipment and tools are clean after use and stored in Storeroom. Ensure that personal/artisan’s tools are complete and in safe working condition.
• Work independently and under the supervision of the artisan. Ensure tasks are completed according to set requirements and standards. Tasks include: Remove and replace pump components, pulley bearings. Patching of conveyor belts. Adjusting of crusher gaps. Tasks assisting the artisan include Overhauling of pumps, crushers. Changing of gearboxes. Installation of steel pipes. Conveyor belt splices. Greasing of equipment.
• All defects and status of tools and equipment are reported to Artisan/Chargehand/GES. Operate stationary and mobile engineering equipment after completing pre-use inspection checklist. Perform lock-out procedure when required. Tools, material and equipment are utilized according to SOP's.
• Assisting the artisans in the maintenance of primary and secondary equipment when instructed (perform partly independent, according to the level of competence). All plant equipment is maintained reactively and on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the supervisor/Control Room.