Engineering Artisan - Fitter

at  MINOPEX

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) certificate
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter in a concentrator plant
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications.
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards and report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor.
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems.
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production.
• Support the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels.
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned/asset maintenance system.