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.
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 Driver’s license