Millwright Fitter (Mining Equipment)

SUMMARY:
A permanent position exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Millwright/Fitter with experience in the assembly and repair of heavy mining equipment. This position will be based in Krugersdorp.

POSITION INFO:

NON-NEGOTIABLE:

• Must have previously assembled, built, and repaired underground mining equipment.
• Valid drivers license

Qualifications:

• South African Trade tested as a Fitter (Mechanical).
• At least five years relevant post trade test experience of fitting with hydraulic systems.

Experience: 

• At least five years relevant post trade test experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understand advanced mechanical theory and interpret detailed engineering drawings and flow diagrams.
• Highly developed mechanical orientation with associated hand skills.
• Specialised technical skills (analytical and diagnostic).
• Technology orientation in various contexts (Mechanical, control systems and information management).
• Solve a variety of problems, both familiar and unfamiliar in terms of advanced mechanical theory and practice.
• Experience in trackless machinery.
• Experience of the mining industry advantageous.
• Must have all round general knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures.
• Overhead crane, slinging & rigging experience/licence advantageous.
• Experience in a customer service environment.

 Responsibilities:

• Assemble/build and repair COMPANY equipment.
• Render technical assistance on all machinery as required by your supervisor/foreman.
• Thoroughly understand and apply mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot all types of machines.
• Fluid control systems or demonstrate troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrate integrated analytical and diagnostic skills to fault find, build, and repair equipment and machinery during production/operations processes.
• Complex mechanical assemblies may include hydraulic and pneumatic on low profile mining machines.
• Maintain, overhaul and commission mechanical machines.
• Report any NCR’S to your foreman ASAP.
• Housekeeping - keep your workplace clean, tidy, and safe as this is a Legal Requirement.
• Where applicable, adjustments include close tolerance adjusting, repairing, re-adjustment, re-setting, and re-alignment.
• At all times carry the correct / relevant equipment / tools to do the require site work / services.
• Perform any reasonable task as required by your supervisor at any time.

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