Mechanical Fitter

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

To ensure that that all machines and equipment are kept in a good and reliable condition, for maximum production and lowest downtime. Overall responsibility is the mechanical maintenance and repairs in the Roll, Serviette, and Ink Factories so that they are well managed and that the support to the operational areas is sustained at an appropriate level to reduce downtime, minimize maintenance costs and ensure optimal asset life. Will be required to be available after hours and perform standby duties as and when the situation calls for it.

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR**

**MAJOR ACTIVITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Planning & Productivity**

Ensure that maintenance on machines, equipment and buildings are performed on a continuous basis and to the right quality standard.

Responsible for shutdown work and mechanical maintenance on machines.

Responsible for permanent corrective actions in the event of breakdowns.

Developing inventory lists and ensuring spares are made available.

Attend to breakdowns on machines as soon as possible.

Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment.

Assist in changeovers of major machinery parts such as embossers, folding cylinders, etc

Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace parts as needed

To be involved in new projects and implementation.

Centrifugal pump stripping, repair and replacement including bearing and seal replacement as well as occasional machining of shafts and sleeves.

Gearbox stripping, repair and replacement including bearing and seal replacement as well as occasional machining of shafts and sleeves.

Roll repair and replacement including bearing and seal replacement as well as occasional machining of shafts and sleeves.

Multi-stage pump stripping, repair and replacement including bear and seal replacement.

Motor fitting and alignment including pulley and belt fitting.

Any other general maintenance tasks that a qualified artisan could reasonably be expected to fulfil.

**Quality**

To actively participate in the operation’s ISO systems

To ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order to prevent quality defects.

To ensure that workmanship is of a high calibre preventing rework and unnecessary downtime.

**Health & Safety**

To comply in all respects with government legislation regarding all mechanical installations.

To ensure relevant procedures are drawn up, implemented and maintained.

To actively participate in the operations safety programme.

To ensure a zero-injury rate is achieved.

To ensure the integrity of all safety devices on all machines and equipment.

To ensure that all installation work undertaken must meet accepted standards and to comply at all times with the OSH Act.

To identify and report potential risks or issues concerning machines, equipment or personnel that could lead to financial or operational damage

Complete required documentation of repairs and service information as well as job cards

**Adhoc**

Assisting with ad hoc tasks and enquiries if and when required.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**

1.Have excellent communication skills

2. Have a sound technical and multidisciplinary knowledge of the plant and process.

3. Have a sound knowledge of the OSH Act and Regulations

4. Have good knowledge of pumps (centrifugal, PDP, multistage, split casing, vacuum, etc) including stripping, repair and replacement

5. Have good knowledge of gearboxes, pipes, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, seals, etc. This includes stripping, repair and replacement.

7. Have good knowledge and practical skills on general machine shop work (centre lathe, milling machine, etc)

8. Have good knowledge of motor fitment and coupling alignment including pulley and belt fitment

9. Have good knowledge of roll repair and replacement

10. Exhibit exceptional trouble shooting, fault finding and problem-solving skills.

11. To have a good knowledge of a process industry (preferably paper making and paper converting related).

12. Be willing to work overtime and outside normal hours as required

13. Be prepared to assist with day-to-day activities from time to time especially during shuts and breakdowns.

14. Should be highly analytical, detail orientated and self-driven

15. Be able to work well under stress and high pressure.

16. Ability to take responsibility, ownership and accountability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 2 years related experience in a process industry within the maintenance department (Paper Manufacturing and Converting related).

Minimum: Fitter and Turner Trade Test certification

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

1. Ability to work under pressure and to maintain required standards

2. Will be expected to assist with breakdowns and call outs after hours when required.

3. The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R18,00