Fitters Team Leader at SA Metal Group

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
• Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs)
• Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers
• Lubrication tasks
• V-belts replacements
• Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery
• Fault finding on hydraulic systems
• Servicing of various hydraulic components
• Coordinate day-to-day activities and the flow of tasks and responsibilities
• Drive C-Works maintenance system and ensure workshops utilization targets are met consistently
• Coordinate and monitor quality and efficiency of work processes and inter-departmental work flow, report any issues or possible improvements to Maintenance Manager
• Conduct spot checks on work progress and ensure quality control measures are implemented
• Attend, oversee and assist with repairs and maintenance of existing components
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks
• Assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure all team members comply with the safe working procedures
• Generate job cards as needed and manage the distribution thereof to the various teams
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Provide daily feedback on work status to the Maintenance manager
• Support the Maintenance manager in ensuring compliance to timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department
• Any other tasks including administrative functions such as completing timesheets, filing, reports as agreed with the Maintenance Manager, suited to this level of responsibility

Qualifying Criteria:

• Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Qualified Fitter in a heavy industry environment
• Must have experience in a leadership role or position
• Must be physical fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
• Computer Literate
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required