Fitter - Nasrec at ManpowerGroup South Africa

Description

The main purpose of the role is to fabricate, fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems. The fitter's responsibilities include keeping accurate records of all 
maintenance work done, repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems, and evening out any rough spots on the fabricated components using grinders, hand files, and scrapers. You should also be able to collaborate with other Fitters on large-scale 
projects.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the blueprints for mechanical systems 
  to determine the specifications of the components to be constructed.
• Constructing structural components from raw 
  materials.
• Using welding equipment to fuse structural 
  components.
• Inspecting fabricated components to ensure that 
  they are the correct size.
• Utilizing shears, power saws, cutting torches, and 
  chipper knives to cut structural components as 
  needed.
• Creating a suitable maintenance schedule and 
  performing system maintenance accordingly
• Conducting diagnostic testing on malfunctioning 
  systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
• Replacing damaged or defective structural components as needed.
• Conduct job cards as per standard to ensure correct correct spare parts used and time spent on 
  the job
• Adhering to all work-site safety rules and regulations

Requirements:

• Appropriate state certification.
• Proven experience working as a fitter.
• Sound knowledge of local and state building codes.
• The ability to use hand and power tools.
• The ability to interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional welding and mechanical skills.
• Start with a fixed term contact of about 3 months with the possibility to go perm depending on work performance.