About the position
Our client, a leading mining company, is looking for a Winder Fitter to join their team in the West Rand, Gauteng. The role with be for 12 months, with the potential to become permanent.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities.
- Perform inspections in accordance with MHSA regulations, manufacturing and company standards
- Promote and develop team work to become an effective team member
- Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned, is conducted effectively
- Timely response to breakdown management, conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis
- Perform maintenance repairs, fabrication and installation work on all assigned equipment
- Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the foreman
- Assist with expansions and construction of new equipment or installations
- Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
- Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
- Create and maintain job cards according to system and requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Relevant Fitter Trade Test
- Minimum 5 years' experience (post trade test) as a winder fitter, with working knowledge of maintenance regimes associated with different winders such as single drum, double drum, and Blair Multi-Rope winders and associated equipment
- Proven track record, advanced knowledge and diagnostic experience on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in different pumping sections both dirty and clean water, crushing equipment, conveyor belts, main ventilation fans, ore handling systems and processes
- Advanced proficiency in winder maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic diagnostics and repairs
- Must be able to read complex mechanical drawings
- Be willing and able to work overtime and standby, and be available for call-outs should the need arise
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment
Desired Skills:
- winder fitter
- contract
- mining
- winders
- hydraulic
- pneumatic
- mechanical drawings