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Job Summary POSITION: Maintenance Fitter DEPARTMENT: Maintenance and Transport REPORTING TO: Facilities Manager MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (with Mathematics) preferred Trade Certificate as a Maintenance Fitter or Millwright MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years' experience in the manufacturing industry after completion of trade test Experience in general maintenance of plant and equipment Hydraulic and pneumatic experience Experience in ARC, MIG and stainless steel TIG welding preferred Experience in the operation of milling and turning machines an advantage Extensive experience in the installation, movement and repair of equipment and machinery preferred SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Verbal and written Communication skills in English as a minimum. Afrikaans an advantage Knowledge of boilers, chiller units and compressors advantageous Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Excellent Attention to Detail Strong numeracy skills Be able to work shifts and overtime when required Knowledge of pressure, hydraulic and pneumatic systems SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Install, move or repair and maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum utilisation Action maintenance work orders as required Perform planned maintenance as per preventative maintenance checklist and plans Perform routine maintenance on vehicles as per Line Manager instructions Report any problems with equipment to Line Manager if repair is not possible Attend to breakdowns when called out after hours and retain record of work done Interpretation of engineering drawings i.e. read, interpret and draw mechanical drawings and sketches Stripping, inspection, fault finding, dis-assembly and re-assembly of machinery or vehicles Machining of materials for cutting, welding and bending Effectively use power tools, hand tools, measuring tools and equipment for cutting, welding and brazing Fabricate and repair parts, using instrumentation and equipment while maintaining a safe and clean working environment Align machines (jacks, hoists etc.) Perform basic maintenance on the vehicle as per Line Manager's instructions Operate trucks and overhead crane (if in possession of valid license) Work in accordance with Maintenance Work Instructions Work at Heights. Ensure required PPE is worn and you are fit to work at heights (if in possession of valid license) Perform condition inspections on plant equipment when requested and generate report of findings Work in accordance with HR, Quality & SHE Policies Carry out any other work, within reason, as per Supervisor's instructions Female Applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Should you not receive a response to your application within 15 work days after the closing date, please consider it to be unsuccessful. Please forward your updated CV with supporting documents relevant to the position toKew FoundriesPrivate Bag x 606251-200RecruiterAboutKEW Foundries has over 100 years experience in the foundry and engineering industry, specialising in a wide range of small to large castings in Grey and SG Iron. The company offers an extensive range of hand-moulded castings with the production of sophisticated castings up to 7 000 kg and mass weight castings up to 7 500 kg. Additionally, KEW Foundries is the only supplier of cast headgear sheave wheels in Africa and can machine head gear sheave wheel assemblies up to 7,1 metre outside diameter. KEW Foundries has its own extensive foundry and engineering capabilities and offers an on-site laboratory, testing facilities, machine shop, design and draughting facilities, so that work can be completed efficiently and effectively. Occupying 60 000 mxc2xb2 of facilities on a 13 hectare (32 acre) property within the city itself, KEW Foundries' factory site is strategically based on the national grid creating fast and efficient access to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban, which ensures fast movement of exports. Operating its own fleet of vehicles also ensures timeous local deliveries. Besides good delivery times, KEW Foundries is well-known for its quality.

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