Fitter x6
Tongaat Hulett
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- Conduct daily routine maintenance inspections and equipment walkabouts, identifying and reporting on the condition of mechanical equipment.
- Perform effective repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, piping and tanks.
- Overhaul and maintain spare equipment to the required original standards and specifications.
- Ensure scheduled maintenance activities and inspections are completed within the required timelines and in accordance with approved work orders.
- Ensure accurate and effective compliance with SAP maintenance processes, including the updating and closing of relevant work orders.
- Perform standby duties and respond to equipment breakdowns within acceptable response times.
- Work unplanned overtime when required to support operational requirements and plant reliability.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with a strong focus on quality workmanship.
- Identify potential equipment failures and proactively address maintenance requirements to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.
Qualifications, Experience And Personal Qualities
- Matric Certificate and Recognised Mechanical Trade Test.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience within the sugar industry will be an added advantage.
- Centrifugal and positive displacement (PD) pumps.
- Screw and belt conveyors.
- Centrifugal machines.
- Steam and power generation equipment.
- Pressure vessels.
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES
- Proactive, energetic and highly focused on execution and achieving results.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to breakdowns and operational demands.