Fitter & Turner (Vredendal)

Job Description

Afrimat is seeking a skilled Fitter & Turner to join their dynamic maintenance team in Vredendal. This role requires an individual with a Red Seal Trade Certificate and a strong commitment to plant safety and efficiency. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to complex repairs and fabrication, ensuring all mechanical equipment operates at optimal performance levels.

Requirements

• Red Seal Fitter & Turner trade certificate with N2 certificate (mandatory)
• Age between 24 and 30 years (mandatory)
• Must have broad knowledge and experience on conveyer belts, gearboxes, screw conveyor, bucket elevators and different types of crushers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• 1–2 years mining or heavy industry experience advantageous but not essential; attitude and eagerness to learn are paramount
• Own tools including Lath measuring instruments (mandatory)
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) and
• Good knowledge of all types of welding and metals (mandatory)
• Position carries a 2.9.2 Legal Appointment as per mining regulations (mandatory)
• Must be a South African citizen (mandatory).
• Medically fit and certified by an Occupational Medical Practitioner to perform work on a mine in compliance with the Code of Practice and Mine Health and Safety Act (mandatory).
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, climbing, and manual handling.
• Maintain neatness, tidiness, and good housekeeping in the work area.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic maintenance team environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Maintenance Manager and Production staff to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant.
• Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment.
• Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (4¼ cone crushers, Sandvik cone crushers, Metso HP crushers, Tel smith cone crushers, Osborn 44H, Jaw crushers, VSI Crushers) and Screens.
• Perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Executing daily planned task maintenance (PM maintenance scheduling and ensures all mechanical equipment operates to required OPP’s OEE’s)
• Identifying root causes of mechanical dysfunction and repairing same using appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
• Fabricate parts on lath and conduct basic welding as required.
• Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with all safety, health and environmental (SHE) legislation specifically the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHS Act).
• Fine tuning plant maintenance and repair systems in conjunction with production and engineering staff to ensure optimal plant throughout whilst maintaining required level of plant safety.
• Completion of all required paperwork and submission of all required reports.
• Ensuring a good example of housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.