Artisan Fitter
Job no: 503168
Work type: À plein temps
Location: Khoemacau Mine
ARTISAN FITTER
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Artisan Fitter is responsible for carrying out mechanical fitting, maintenance, and repair activities on mining equipment and infrastructure in accordance with MMG’s global operational standards, OEM requirements, and statutory obligations. The role will be ensuring equipment availability, reliability, and performance to support continuous and safe mining operations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Performing scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repairs on fixed and mobile plant equipment.
•Installing, aligning, dismantling, and moving machinery and heavy mechanical components in compliance with approved rigging practices.
•Support commissioning, modifications, and upgrades of mechanical systems.
•Conducting inspections, diagnostics, and fault-finding on pumps, fans, piping systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
•Using precision tools and instruments for measurements, fits, and alignments.
•Conducting inspections and risk assessments prior to and during work execution.
•Reporting defects, incidents, and near misses promptly, and participating in root cause investigations.
•Collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and fellow artisans to complete jobs efficiently and accurately
•Effecting daily job cards for all work to be undertaken, in line with safety measures, and time schedules set there-in.
•Complying with all statutory appointments and requirements in accordance with the MQWM Act and its regulations.
•Ensuring that the critical spares are available at all times.
•Undertaking such other duties as may be determined by the Supervisor from time to time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
•National Craft Certificate in Maintenance Fitting or equivalent (recognized by Madirelo Training and Testing Centre).
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment as a qualified Maintenance Fitter.
•Previous legal appointment as per MQWMA (advantageous).
•Valid Rigging and Slinging certification are added advantages.
•Supervisory development training is an added advantage.
Advertised: South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: South Africa Standard Time
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