C.P Engineering Limited is currently looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Fitter to be based in Kitwe.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance Fitters fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials to make production
• Maintaining & repairing machines
• Mark the shape and dimensions of a part to be machined by studying blueprints and using measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit machined parts using drill holes and tap threads, if necessary, for bolting parts together
• Providing onsite quality control by inspecting works for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Performing works in accordance with established safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
• Check tightness of joints and operation of moving parts, and file or chisel parts to make final adjustments if the fit is not perfect
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Installing, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, servicing, and carrying out alteration and testing of all mechanical machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Disassembling appliances so that problems can be diagnosed, and repairs be done.
• Clean and lubricate assembled machinery or equipment
• Operate powered machines which may be manually, or computer controlled
• Erect machinery and equipment in the workshop
• Inspect machinery regularly and make any adjustments or repairs needed, by removing any worn or damaged parts to install replacements, by sending a damaged part to the machine shop for repair or by doing the repair work themselves

Preferred candidate qualifications & experience

•  Full grade 12 certificate OR GCE.
• Diploma/Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or Engineering or its equivalent
• 4 years and above working experience in Engineering and Manufacturing industry.
• Full paid 2024 Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia

Skills and competencies

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical Thinker and ability to make decisions
• High professional ethics and proficiency
• Strong technical competence in mechanical and electrical fitting
• Ability to self-manage.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic machinery or equipment when repairing.
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Ability to work in a pressured and deadline-driven environment.
• Computer literate
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items