Job title : Diesel Fitter
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 06, 2025
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PURPOSE: To be responsible for inspecting, dismantling and reassembling engines and other components, diagnosing and repairing faults and performing routine maintenance on engines and equipment.
OUTPUTS AND MEASUREMENTS: Duties include, but are not limited to: Ensure that all diesel fitting functions are carried out by maintaining vessels in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Ensure that shop machinery operates in accordance with safety regulations. Compile spare parts list for scheduled machinery overhauls. Conduct efficient problem-solving exercises to address malfunctions of the engine and identify and report the cause of the malfunctions. Maintain accurate records of all tasks and work. Ensure compliance of all safety and hygiene standards and procedures. Provide corrective action of deficiencies during maintenance, installation, and production projects. Ensure hygiene and housekeeping procedures are adhered to. Promote and support a holistic working environment within the department. Mentor apprentices under supervision
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Qualified Diesel Fitter with a trade certificate. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience within a diesel fitter capacity preferably within the marine industry. Must have an analytical mindset and the ability to understand technical documentation such as design blueprints and instructional manuals. Medically fit to work onboard fishing vessels. Proactive and flexible, willing to work long hours. Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain good interpersonal skills. Ability to supervise systems and processes. Sound knowledge of combustion, compression and other industry related testing procedures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the repair and maintenance thereof. Strong attention to detail. Ability to function independently in decision making and analyse self-performance constructively.
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