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Qualified Hydraulic Fitter - Cape Town City Centre

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 in-house maintenance program and procedures
  • Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
    • Hydraulic systems (leaks 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
  • Assembly and pressure testing of 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 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry or similar environment
  • Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP would be advantageous
  • Must be physical 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
  • Enjoy practical and manual work & be 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

Job title: Qualified Hydraulic Fitter

Reporting to: Fitters Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover

· 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

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