Fitter (Witbank) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

This position exists to ensure safe installation and maintenance and repairs of all mechanical equipment i e crusher/gearboxes/pumps etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health and safety
• Display safety conduct at all time by wearing the correct PPE
• Attend pre shift meetings
• Report unsafe conditions and behaviour
• Adhere to FA and client policies and procedures
• Always behave safe
• Maintenance and fabrication
• Implement maintenance schedules
• Maintains\repairs all mechanical equipment (pumps/screens/crushers/gear
• boxes etc
• Conduct plant inspection on all key mechanical equipment
• Identifies and prioritise equipment in need of maintenance/repairs
• Plans down time for repairs/maintenance
• Plans for material and men to assist
• Do risk assessment/study procedures
• Do repairs/maintenance
• Fabricate general steelwork

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12/N3 - Mechanical engineering subjects
• Trade test - Fitter - MQA/MERSETA preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years minimum post trade test experience as Fitter (Section 13 Artisan)
• 2 years Learnership/Apprentice in Mining or Construction
• Basic exposure to maintenance of general plant equipment (Strong and divers
• machining ability is a requirement)

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES

• Verbal communication
• Understand what constitutes unsafe conditions and behaviour
• Knowledge of unsafe behaviour - what does it mean?
• Basic understanding of planned maintenance documentation and procedures
• Basic planning skills
• Risk assessment skills
• Mechanical engineering skills
• Valid Drivers license
• How to order PPE