Machine Fitter Breakdown

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

**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.

Work Location: In person

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