Mechanical Fitter

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company, and proudly turned 100 years old in 2019. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and others) and non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Group has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Mechanical Fitter in the Fitters Department at our SA Steelworks Division in Cape Town. The successful applicant will report to the Fitters Manager.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including:

- Conducting inspections on all plant machinery
- Conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
- Working through a computerised maintenance management system
- Attending to breakdowns when required
- Setup and adjustment of machinery/equipment
- General housekeeping
- Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, or drilling metal stock or components
- Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
- Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment
- Examine detailed drawings or specifications to advice with regard to job, material and equipment requirements
- Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
- Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff

Machinery responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheels
- Industrial shears
- Pinch rollers
- Bearing housing assemblies
- Belt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollers
- Roller table conveyers
- Vibration tables
- Hydraulic and lubrication systems
- Automatic wire tying machines
- Elevators
- Electric, liquid and gas fueled furnaces
- Evaporative coolers
- Mobile and driven machinery

Abilities & technical competencies required:

- Ability to work in challenging conditions
- Able to work at heights
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Safety conscious
- Working knowledge of OHSA
- Experience working in the steel industry will be advantageous
- Working knowledge of C-Works, SAP, API Pro or similar CMMS

QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

- Red Seal Trade Test qualification in Fitting
- Minimum 5 years’ post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of typical power tools used in the trade
- Strength to handle materials, tools and machines
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Willingness to work overtime
- Perform standby and call out duties
- In good health, physically fit
- Own reliable transport

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