Fitter at ERWAT - Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Description of Job 

Mechanical Maintenance and Repairs Frequency: Daily 

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown mechanical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Investigate, fault-find and diagnose root causes of mechanical failure.
• Repair, machine, fit or replace worn or defective parts.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential mechanical risks or early failures.
• Record all completed work on CMMS.
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment according to maintenance standards.
• Maintain workshop equipment, tools, lifting equipment and vehicles (to ensure availability, functioning and safety).
• Conduct condition monitoring activities (vibration checks, temperature readings, visual inspections).

Fabrication, Machining and Modification Frequency: Daily

• Manufacture, modify or refurbish mechanical spares.
• Find solutions to plant problems by liaising with the Supervisors and taking remedial actions.

Installation, Commissioning and Shutdown Activities Frequency: Daily

• Install, commission and decommission mechanical equipment.
• Assist with shutdown planning and execution.
• Perform pre-shutdown inspections and post-shutdown reporting.
• Perform rigging activities related to assigned tasks.
• Ensure equipment is correctly aligned, tested and handed back to operations.
• Verify equipment performance after installation or major repairs.

Safety, Compliance and Governance Frequency: Daily

• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Report any injuries on duty immediately to Supervisor.
• Immediately report unsafe working conditions, practices and installations.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Ensure proper housekeeping standards in workshop and plant areas.

Coordination, Reporting and Support Frequency: Daily

• Meet with Supervisor daily to review maintenance activities and plan work.
• Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete work orders and projects efficiently.
• Provide on the job training and guidance to apprentices and subordinates.
• Assist the immediate supervisor with general administrative tasks including job feedback and reporting.
• Perform standby duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate (Fitter).
• Code B / C1 Driver’s License 

Minimum operational experience required: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑trade experience as a Fitter, preferably in the wastewater and water treatment industry.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fault‑finding, troubleshooting, assessment, strip and repair of pumps, gearboxes, filter belt presses, mechanical screens, grit classifiers, rotating equipment and similar mechanical equipment.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Turning
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Computer Literate
• Valid medical fitness certificate (where applicable for plant work).
• Physical fitness to perform manual tasks and work in confined spaces
• Willingness to perform standby duties and work overtime when required
• Ability to work at heights