Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Position
Fitter
Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Requirements
* Application must be in position of Grade 12 (Matric) qualification and/or equivalent
* 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 drivers license
* Excellent time management skills and teamwork
* Willing to work independently and under pressure
* Willing to work overtime when required
* Toolbox
Responsibilities (not Limited To)
* Liaise with the Maintenance Foreman on daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.
* Perform fault-finding, trouble shooting, 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, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (Symons cone crushers, 3FT Symonos 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 Maintenance Foreman. Ensure crushers are running with correct CSS.
* Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers through 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 feeder
* Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules.
* Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant.
* Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block.
* Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Foreman in order to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.
* Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership
* Mentor and train students.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Medical Fitness
The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.
Closing Date
16 April 2026
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