Location
Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Title
Fitter
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
* Grade 12 certificate.
* Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
* 3–5 years of experience post‐apprentice on surface.
* Knowledge of cone crushers, jaw crushers and screens.
* Valid driver's license.
* Excellent time‐management skills and team work.
* Willing to work independently and under pressure.
* Willing to work overtime when required.
Duties And Responsibilities (not limited to)
* Liaise with the Maintenance Foreman daily to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.
* Perform fault‐finding, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical equipment.
* Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments, and reassemble equipment.
* Maintain broad knowledge of conveyor belts, vibrating grizzly feeders, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, crushers (41⁄4 Symons cone crushers, 3 FT Symons cone crushers, Osborn jaw crusher, Tel Smith T36 cone crushers) and screens.
* Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing.
* Conduct CSS and record head spins for the crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman. Ensure crushers are running with correct CSS.
* Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day.
* Perform daily bearing temperature inspections.
* Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers.
* Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman.
* Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeders.
* Execute daily planned task maintenance including skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scraper adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension as per PM maintenance schedules.
* Install water dust suppression system for the plant.
* Maintain the water system for ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block suppression system.
* Submit parts requisition to the Maintenance Foreman to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.
* Maintain housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.
* Mentor and train students.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Medical Fitness Requirement
Candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the company standards for medical fitness.
Closing Date
9 June 2026
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