Metallurgical Plant Aide Fitter

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 10, 11, 12, or equivalent qualification
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding will be advantageous.
• Previous experience as a Fitter Aide, Engineering Assistant or Mechanical Assistant within a metallurgical plant, processing plant or mining environment will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of a qualified Artisan.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual work in a plant environment.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and during plant shutdowns when required.
• Medically fit to work in a mining and metallurgical plant environment.
• Clear Criminal Record
• South African Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified Fitters with planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Assisting with the inspection, repair, installation and replacement of mechanical equipment and components.
• Supporting maintenance activities on pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, screens, crushers, valves, pipelines and other plant equipment.
• Assisting with the removal and installation of bearings, couplings, belts, pulleys and related mechanical components.
• Cleaning, preparing and organising equipment, components and work areas before and after maintenance activities.
• Assisting with basic lubrication and preventative maintenance activities as instructed.
• Carrying, handling and positioning tools, equipment and mechanical components safely.
• Identifying and reporting visible equipment defects, leaks, abnormal noises and unsafe conditions.
• Ensuring that tools and equipment are correctly used, cleaned and returned after completion of work.
• Assisting during plant shutdowns and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards within workshops and plant work areas.
• Complying with Lock-Out/Tag-Out and isolation procedures before maintenance work commences.
• Adhering to all company safety standards, procedures and instructions.
• Wearing and maintaining the required Personal Protective Equipment PPE.
• Participating in safety meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and pre-task inspections.
• Performing other reasonable duties related to the position as instructed by the Fitter or Supervisor.
• Always take instructions from the supervisors responsible for the shift
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group's safety motto: "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."