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 practice.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
• 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 DMS plant
• Must have experience in pump maintenance and repairs
• Must be able to do equipment alignment
• Must have knowledge in changing bearings
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
• Knowledge of conveyor splicing will be an added advantage
• Operating of thread cutting machine will be an added advantage
• 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 to 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 affect production
• Support the achievement of equipment/ machine availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned maintenance / asset maintenance system