MECHANICAL FITTER – SA STEELWORKSAIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWNSA Steelworks has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Mechanical Fitter in the Machine Shop at our SA Steelworks Division in Cape Town. The successful applicant will report to the Fitters Manager.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Implementing Company maintenance procedures, including:Conducting inspections on all plant machineryConducting routine planned and preventative maintenanceWorking through a computerised maintenance management systemAttending to breakdowns when requiredSetup and adjustment of machinery/equipmentGeneral housekeepingAdhering to Occupational Health and Safety ActFit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing partsSet up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipmentExamine detailed drawings or specifications to advice with regard to job, material and equipment requirementsCheck accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.Provide coaching to semi-skilled staffMachinery responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Industrial gearboxes, pinion boxes and flywheelsIndustrial shearsPinch rollersBearing housing assembliesBelt conveyors, drives, pulleys and rollersRoller table conveyersVibration tablesHydraulic and lubrication systemsAutomatic wire tying machinesElevatorsElectric, liquid and gas fuelled furnacesEvaporative coolersMobile and driven machineryAbilities& technical competencies required:Ability to work in challenging conditionsAble to work at heightsAble to work in a teamAble to work independentlyGood communication skillsSafety consciousWorking knowledge of OHSAExperience working in the steel industry will be advantageousWorking knowledge of C-Works, SAP, API Pro or similar CMMSApplicants must have the following qualifying criteria:Red Seal Trade Test qualification in FittingMinimum 5 years' post trade test work experience in a manufacturing or production environmentKnowledge of typical power tools used in the tradeStrength to handle materials, tools and machinesGood hand-eye coordinationWillingness to work overtimePerform standby and call out dutiesIn good health, physically fitOwn reliable transportWe regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
