Job title : Fitters Team Leader Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 19, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs) Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers Lubrication tasks V-belts replacements Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery Fault finding on hydraulic systems Servicing of various hydraulic components Coordinate day-to-day activities and the flow of tasks and responsibilities Drive C-Works maintenance system and ensure workshops utilization targets are met consistently Coordinate and monitor quality and efficiency of work processes and inter-departmental work flow, report any issues or possible improvements to Maintenance Manager Conduct spot checks on work progress and ensure quality control measures are implemented Attend, oversee and assist with repairs and maintenance of existing components Assist the Maintenance Manager with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks Assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure all team members comply with the safe working procedures Generate job cards as needed and manage the distribution thereof to the various teams Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Provide daily feedback on work status to the Maintenance manager Support the Maintenance manager in ensuring compliance to timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department Any other tasks including administrative functions such as completing timesheets, filing, reports as agreed with the Maintenance Manager, suited to this level of responsibility Qualifying Criteria: Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification) Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent Minimum 5 years' experience as a Qualified Fitter in a heavy industry environment Must have experience in a leadership role or position Must be physical fit and able to work at heights Must be able to work in confined spaces Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage Valid driver's license Extensive knowledge of power tools Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations Ability to work under challenging conditions Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English) Computer Literate Must be prepared to work overtime when required Engineering / Technical jobs