Fitter (Nelspruit) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• 3-5 years of experience post apprentice on surface
• Knowledge of cone crushers, jaw crushers and screens
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent time management skills and team worker
• Willing to work independently and under pressure
• Willing to work overtime when required

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited not):

• Liaise with the Maintenance Foreman on a daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards
• Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment
• Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes,
• Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (4¼ Symons cone crushers, 3FT Symons cone crushers,
• Osborn Jaw Crusher, Tel smith T36 cone crushers) and Screens
• Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing
• Conduct CSS and Record Head Spins for the Crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman. Ensure crushers are running with correct CSS
• Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day
• Perform daily bearing temperature inspections
• Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers
• Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman
• Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder
• Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules
• Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant
• Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block
• Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Foreman in order to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels
• Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership
• Mentor and train students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Closing Date: 7 October 2025