Cato Ridge: Mechanical Artisan Fitter posted by Tower Group

Our client, a leader in the steel fabrication industry is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Artisan Engineer to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Conducting various maintenance, repairs, and modifications in accordance to the company standards and with the aim of improving equipment availability and sustainability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Trade Test
• National Diploma
• Heavy Engineering
• 5 years relevant experience

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environmental Standards and Procedures.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment, free of any spillages or obstacles.
• Monitor and adhere to company maintenance standards, working manuals, working instructions and procedures.
• Ensure all areas of work are kept clean during and after work has been completed

Equipment operation and maintenance

• Performa tasks pertaining to routine, planned, and breakdown work.
• Conduct inspections on equipment, record data required for notifications, works orders, or job cards, and provide this information to the
• Mechanical Technician.
• Conduct planning for tasks. This relates to day plans as well as weekly plans.
• Conduct training and coaching of Artisan Aids.
• Conduct the lubrication of plant equipment.
• Perform repairs, replacements, or modifications tasks on plant and equipment as instructed.
• Assist in activities according to instruction of the Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Engineer, or Mechanical Technician.
• Use tools and equipment provided to ensure the completion of any task.
• Follow all maintenance related processes and procedures and actively participate in any set maintenance program.
• Report on maintenance activities as required.
• Check equipment on a regular basis and report observed defects and deviations from the standard maintenance parameters and requirements to the Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Engineer, or Mechanical Technician.
• Basic rigging.
• Technically strong and follows mechanical installation and repair standards as specified in technical studies and as required in Trade Test.

Budgetary responsibility:

• Assist the company in achieving its budgetary requirements

Procurement responsibility:

• Follow company Stores and procurement procedures