Mechanical Fitter X2

2 days ago


Durban, South Africa Safripol Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
A Mechanical Fitter position has become available to carry out maintenance on the equipment and machinery in the plant and carry out support services to the plant ensuring consistent product quality and plant availability and reliability. To contribute to the effectiveness of the organization by ensuring that Mechanical Equipment Reliability.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Diploma (N6) / with National Trade Test - Mechanical Fitter.
- 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Have experience, skill an ability to fault find.
- Have above average knowledge of engineering practice and standards
- Able to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions in urgent breakdown situations.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Peruse production logbook and consult with production of any problems that require immediate attention.
- Monitor levels, temperatures, flows, vibrations and noises on running machinery and equipment.
- Conclude where there are problems and carry out any repairs required.
- On completion of repairs the equipment/machinery must be tested before handover to production.
- By removing, dismantling, replacement of components, assembly and replacing worn/broken machinery/equipment safely in the quickest time and ensuring optimum plant availability.
- All work carried out must be to company standards.
- Breakdowns occur primary response and fault finding must be carried out in the quickest possible time.
- On completion of repairs the equipment/machinery must be tested before handover to production
- Through sampling lubrication and monitoring temperatures and vibrations and recording all details.
- Making appropriate conclusions regarding the conclusion of the equipment/machinery so that the planned maintenance can be carried out on it.
- Physically lubricate machinery/equipment with the required amount and correct lubrication medium.
- Observe water colour and growth of algae and liaise with chemical agent ensuring that the water treatment is correct and sufficient.
- Ensure that the lifting equipment is safe and in working order and is properly and safely attached and that equipment can take the load.
- Ensure that safe practice is applied during lifting and moving heavy loads.
- Ensuring all documentation is kept up to date.
- Ensure all mechanical drawings are latest and up to date.
- Redline drawings are redrawn and filed correctly.
- Equipment documentation is up to date and easily available for all maintenance staff.
- Keep special tool and equipment clean and well maintained.
- Report any damaged tools to the manger for replacement or repairs.


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