Machine Fitter

Purpose of the role:

The incumbent needs to excel in fault finding and proactively repair machinery as executing preventive maintenance tasks while following safe work procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Qualified Artisan.
• Engineering theory NQF 3. Experience:
• 3 – 5 years previous machine fitting experience.
• Good technical knowledge of drawings, equipment, and machinery. 
• Be familiar with problem solving tools (PDCA/Fishbone/4M)

Non negotiable

• Ability to interpret drawings blueprints for mechanical briefs.  
• ISO 9001/45001 OHS, Experience with CNC maintenance and repair.
• Ability to assess and repair mechanical equipment failure. 
• Be able to work on “stand-by” and overtime/weekends on short notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accurate reports of all maintenance done.
• Repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with other fitters on large-scale projects and electricians.
• Able to analyse and interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• Constructing structural components from raw materials.
• Inspecting fabricated components to ensure that they are the correct size.
• Conducting testing on malfunctioning systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
• Replacing damaged or defective components as needed on systems.
• Adhering to all worksite safety rules and regulations.  
• Reduction of machine downtime due to mechanical failure.
• Utilization of available time for maintenance activities.  
• Manual turning and milling, welding, metal fabrication. 

Skills needed:

• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• The ability to concentrate/focus for periods.
• Excellent communication.
• Time management.
• Exceptional welding and mechanical skills.
• Detail orientated.