Role Overview:

To assist the maintenance department in the handling, construction and maintenance of all Plant equipment on the Plant with the focus on all mechanical fitting activities and similar tasks associated within the section

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide fitting support to both Maintenance & production personnel where required
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
• Assembling/dis-assembling of pumps, Gear boxes and valves
• Assist Foreman fitter in mechanical equipment installation
• Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain PM compliance of equipment to agreed schedules, procedures and standard
• Carry out work and inspections of work in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements and the relevant codes and industry standards
• Assist the Mechanical Supervisor with job timing and job plans, make recommendations to the Mechanical Supervisor in relation to work practices, which could improve quality, increase productivity and reduce costs
• The repair and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and components as required
• Diagnosis/Fault Finding of malfunctioning mechanical equipment and components
• Routine maintenance and safety related parts of machinery checks
• Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work

Preferred candidate qualifications & experience

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• A minimum of a Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a mining operation or process plant
• Valid Silicosis Certificate.

Location; Kabwe