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Position:

Maintenance Fitter

Location:

GRS - Isando

Reporting to:

Maintenance Manager - Isando

An opportunity exists at GRS – Isando for a Maintenance Fitter with the following requirements:

Main purpose of the job

Responsible for maintenance repairs, fabricating, revamping, and assembling the structural components
that make up mechanical systems.

Minimum required Qualifications and Experience required

Matric Certificate
Valid Driver’s license is essential.
Trade Test Certificate – Qualified Fitter(Red Seal)
Arc Welding and Co2 Welding
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Fitter within manufacturing processes or roofing.
Must be a team player.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work independently.
Work shifts when required
Must be able to work under pressure.
Working on heights
Overhead crane repairs will be a big advantage.
Own transportation

Technical Competence

Must be able to make and read drawings.
Must have experience in, but not limited to Boiler Making and Fitting
To do plant-based repairs on equipment and machines
Must have experience in basic machining.
Good knowledge and experience on lubrication and hydraulic systems, pneumatics, gearboxes,
drive-shafts, and spindles
Excellent fault-finding skills.
Certificate/ Course in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
High level of accuracy/ competency with refurbishing/ rebuild of gearbox and heavy equipment.
Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment.
Needs to have strong mechanical hydraulic and Pneumatics acumen.

Behavioural Competence

Adhering to all work-site safety rules and regulations.
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision and meet tight deadlines.
Physically fit and healthy and ability to work at heights.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Ability to work in team.

Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping accurate records of all maintenance work done.
Accurately complete all job cards and submit to the maintenance foreman.
Compile spares list based on the breakdown.
General repairs of gearboxes, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Conduct diagnostic testing on malfunctioning systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
Ensure tools are sharpened.
Replace bearings, sprockets, chains, and couplings.
Responsible for General repairs on the mobile mills
All ad-hoc duties assigned to you from management as and when required.
Analyze, Diagnose and Repair Faults.
Install and develop new machines.
Advise Maintenance Foreman to order new spares and material.
Be vigilant and Aware of any hazards in the factory and ensure it is reported to the Manager.
Respond to call outs after hours.
Competent in Arc Welding and Co2 Welding
Must be able to work night shifts when required.
Must be able to work overtime when required.
Assembling and disassembling mechanical systems.
Welding and fabricating components.
Maintaining and repairing machinery.
Inspecting equipment for safety and quality control.
Keeping accurate records of maintenance work.
Repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems.
Performing preventive maintenance.

Key Performance Areas

All Tools Accounted for
Preventative Maintenance done as per schedule.
Efficient Repairs done on time.
Housekeeping.
Must have own tools

Remuneration

Market Related, commensurate with the Company policy

Closing date

Close of business 10th September 2024

Applications

Please copy/inform your line Manager when applying for any internal vacancy

“Our recruitment process is in line with our employment equity policy”

A short list of qualified candidates will be drawn up within a week after the closing date and these applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 5 days after the closing date, you may assume that your application was not successful.

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