Hydraulic Fitter

Hydraulics specialist / Technician / Fitter

Someone with across the board experience in hydraulics on yellow metal machines as well as crushers, drill rigs, etc. If you are from a hydraulics maintenance companies it will be a plus
QUALIFIED HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be qualified and hold a Trade Certificate: Hydraulics Fitter/ technician.
- Excellent knowledge of hydraulics systems including the working, fault finding, preventative maintenance and basic system design thereof.
- At least 8 years’ experience in a similar environment (opencast mining / construction / earthworks) specialising in hydraulic systems maintenance and operation.
- Valid contactable references must be made available.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in hydraulics and systems maintenance is key. Additional training will be provided.

DUTIES will include but are not limited to the following areas:

- Carry out preventative maintenance on the hydraulics systems on all mobile crushing and screening equipment on a field service basis.
- Ensure all machines are safe and fit for purpose.
- Installing and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment.
- Overhaul and repair of all crushing and screening plant hydraulic systems and hydraulic testing of equipment.
- Actively promote safe working practices.
- Work with site based staff and coordinate with contractors where required.
- Undertake repairs and servicing to the highest standard in accordance with work requests and pre-determined specifications.
- Work within company’s safety rules and standards
- Participate in root cause analysis of faults on hydraulic equipment and the implementation of the corrective measures as required.
- Accuracy and efficiency of performing above functions in a timeous fashion.

Type
- Permanent position

Salary / Benefits
- Market related package depending on experience.