Fitters Team Leader

Job description:

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for an assertive, hands-on and attentive to detail individual to join their team as a Fitters Team Leader. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required

• Ensure compliance of 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 and plan 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 Engineering 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 Engineering Manager with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks

• Assist the Engineering 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 feedback on work status to the Maintenance Engineer and Engineering Manager

• Support the Engineering 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 Engineering 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 (Excel and Power Point)

·         Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

·         Hard-working and self-motivated

·         Time and priority management

·         Excellent communication skills on all levels

·         Display a professional work approach

·         Ability to work in; as well as lead part of a team

·         Logical and detail orientated

·         Excellent standards of execution

·         Ability to lead by example

·         Clear leadership ability

·         Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential

·         Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Other Information:

Job title:

Fitters  Team Leader

Reporting to:

Engineering Manager

Job type:

Permanent position

Benefits include

·         Provident fund

·         Life cover at 4x annual salary

·         Funeral cover

·         15 x paid leave days per annum

·         Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

·         Note that a Skills Test will be required.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.