Fitter – Mamatwan Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position. 
• As a fitter, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Complete hard copies of Job Cards and capture Job Cards on SAP;
• Report deviations observed during inspections to ensure proper planning prior to execution
• Interprets and coordinates pre-work about repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble- shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of  3 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter in a mining environment;
• In depth knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps;
• In depth knowledge of the workings of Jaw and Cone Crushers;
• Experience in working on conveyor belts including belt replacement, bearings, gearbox, couplings etc.;
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems including static rockbreaker and apron feeder.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics;
• N2 technical certificate;
• Fitter trade;
• Valid drivers license.