Qualified Hydraulic Fitter

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience of 10 years

Salary: Negotiable

Job Published:04 February 2025

Job Reference No.:2447044468

Job description:

The Engineering Department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join their team in the Fitters department.

The Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Compliance and adherence to the company's in-house maintenance program and procedures
• Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
• Hydraulic systems (leak repairs, Filter change outs)
• Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys, and replacement of rollers
• Lubrication tasks
• V-belts replacements
• General housekeeping
• Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery
• Fault-finding on hydraulic systems
• Assembling and pressure testing hydraulic cylinders
• Servicing of various hydraulic components
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  

Qualifying Criteria:

• Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment
• Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP would be advantageous
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage
  

Qualifying Attributes:

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Enjoys practical and manual work &ise able to work in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• Good communication skills
• Must have sober habits
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Must be a team player
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment