A leading firm in engineering and manufacturing industry is looking to hire an experienced mechanical fitter to help us keep growing. If you’re hard-working and dedicated apply today!

Responsibilities for mechanical fitter

Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
Diagnostics Application – Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.
Electronic Service Tool Application (laser alignment, vibration analysis, engine diagnostic tools etc) – Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution.
Product Repair and Maintenance – Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles workshop machines eg lathe, milling etc., engines or power generators, pumps following guidelines, using required tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and components following re-use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership; performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre-failure condition
Service Documentation – Creates and verifies customer, equipment and technical information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures and documents required information in the service management system in order to have an accurate record of the work done
Interprets engineering mechanical drawings for new instalments in order to come up with materials, tools and number of employees to execute the works.
Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems and components
Maintenance and overhaul of diesel welding machines, cherry pickers, diesel pumps, gearboxes etc

Qualifications for mechanical fitter

• Diploma/Craft certificate in mechanical preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in a busy workshop
•  Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g., callipers) to take accurate measurements
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals