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Fitter Not defined Engineering South Africa, Kathu Entry Level / Permanent Employee 06 November[...]

Fitter Not defined Engineering South Africa, Kathu Entry Level / Permanent Employee 06 November[...]

De Beers GroupKathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
15 hours ago
Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter . The purpose of this role is to perform mechanical maintenance on equipment and machinery safely and cost-effectively to maximise equipment reliability and availability.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

  • Safety, Health, and Environment

Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.

  • Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
  • "Exemplify" all relevant safety standards and procedures as a positive example for learners to follow and prioritise in their work practices.
  • Performance and Delivery

    • Pipefitting : Select and cut pipes, install pipe supports, and connect pipes to fixtures, valves, and other components during the installation and maintenance of piping systems.

  • Structural Fitting : Assemble and install structural components, such as beams, columns, and frameworks.
  • Machinery Installation : Assemble and install machinery and mechanical equipment, which includes aligning and securing components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Welding : Use welding techniques to join metal components, crucial for creating solid and durable connections in structures, piping systems, or machinery.
  • Alignment and Calibration : Use precision tools and instruments to align and calibrate machinery components.
  • Handover : Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
  • Equipment Control

    • Ensure effective equipment and related machinery maintenance to ensure optimal utilisation and availability toward maximising production and throughput schedules.

  • The Work : Key Outputs and Accountabilities

    • Identify and report defects, equipment failures and time required to repair the Supervisor to enable applicable decision-making, action planning and problem resolution.

  • Maintenance Efficiency

    • Support HME / Plant personnel by ensuring that the necessary HME / Plant and equipment maintenance preparations and maintenance tasks follow SMP (Standard Maintenance Practice) to improve work practices and operational targets.

  • Ensure installations, commissioning of infrastructure and post-installation work testing for functionality are executed following specifications to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
  • Assistance

    • Ensure oil samples are taken and labelled following workshop procedures to enable the Laboratory to conduct the necessary analysis and testing.

  • Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level / area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the absence of the responsible person to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.

    • This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) department on a band J4 level reporting to the Per OrgStructure, published in February 2024

    Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
  • Trade Certificate as Fitter
  • SA Drivers Licence
  • MV Certificate (advantageous)

    • Technical Knowledge

  • 2 Years’ operational maintenance experience as a Fitter.
  • Essential skills and techniques used by artisans.
  • Safety standards and regulations applicable to the work.
  • Equipment used in the specific field of work.

    • Various oil sampling methodologies and their applications.

    Additional information

    Who we are?

    Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

    We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

    How we are committed to your safety

    Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

    Inclusion and Diversity

    Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

    How to apply

    To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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