Senior Fitter Technician at Metso

WHAT YOU WILL DO

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency and/or ability required

• Work as a member of a maintenance team for reactive and preventative maintenance and repairs
• Fitting and repairing of mechanical parts of Filters
• Coaching filter technicians and operators
• 80% at the Filters, 20% site-related administrative tasks
• Maintenance planning and forecasting[quarterly]
• Stock/spares management
• Lead and support the mechanical filter technicians
• Support the Site Supervisor
• Liase with Engineering Foreman and Section Engineer
• Ability to conduct quarterly audits on the Filters
• Conduct mechanical maintenance work on filters and other crucial areas of the plant to ensure continued operation
• Perform all work in a planned and organised manner, follow instructions and plans, and complete work on schedule
• Ensure that work performed meets all statutory requirements and company standards
• Housekeeping duties of the maintenance area
• In cooperation with the other maintenance personnel, ensure the optimisation of plant performance and continuous development of site maintenance
• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance to all SHEQ regulations and standards during the work and ensure compliance with statuary and other regulations as are required by law
• Continually review and, where necessary suggest changes that will improve the department’s occupational health, safety, quality and efficiency performance.
• Other duties as directed by Site Manager.
• Maintaining 5S within the working environment
• Willingness to assist in additional reasonable tasks on hand
• Maximize performance on all equipments
• Complete job cards, logbooks and inspection reports
• Conduct safety inspections
• Must be available and willing to take standby(on-call) and assist colleagues over the phone

WHO YOU ARE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Trade tested Mechanical Technician red seal
• Three (3) to four (4) years apprenticeship program.
• Minimum 5 years field service experience on Metso equipment, Mining equipment and Larox Filters
• Computer Literate
• Understanding our principles of customer relations and interaction
• Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere