Tackle man (Semi-Skilled Fitter)

The SA Steelworks Rolling Mill Department requires a Semi-Skilled Fitter, which is committed, hardworking and motivated to join their team.  The successful applicants will be responsible for, but not limited to the Tackle servicing functions within the Rolling Mill Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·         Fit and assemble mechanical parts pertaining to the Tackle, Twist boxes and quencher boxes

·         Use measuring equipment to test and inspect machined parts used for the Tackle, Twist and quencher boxes

·         Do daily and weekly inventory checks to ensure all the stock items are kept up to date 

·         Descaling of Tackle and quencher boxes

·         To ensure tools are always clean and placed in its correct place of storage

·         Operating basic tackle shop equipment, such as grinder, drills, and impact wrenches

·         To assist with housekeeping in the Tackle Shop Section of the Rolling Mill:

·         Cleaning of the floor areas

·         Cleaning and lubricating of tackle bearings

·         Assisting with Ad hoc duties

·         Adhere to health and safety regulations and instructions and advise the responsible person whenever there are risks identified

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

·         A minimum Grade 12 Certificate

·         Previous experience in Mechanical Fitting

·         Computer literate

·         Experience in a manufacturing industry or a similar environment.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

·         Ability to work in a team environment

·         Able to work independently

·         Willingness to work overtime as per operational requirements if and when required

·         Ability to work under challenging physical and climatic conditions

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to function efficiently in pressurized work situations

·         Attention to detail

·         In good health and physically fit

·         Must be of sober habits

 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.