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Fitter (Mechanical Workshop) – Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal

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Sappi Southern Africa

Saiccor Mill, Umkomaas

Fitter (Mechanical Workshop) ( P11 )

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Sappi Saiccor is looking for suitable candidates to ensure optimal equipment availability through maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery, equipment and mechanical systems according to engineering specifications for all sections in Saiccor mill.

REPORTING TO the Superintendent: Maintenance

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform complete scheduled/planned overhaul of rotating equipment
  • Attend to breakdown overhauls on unplanned equipment failures
  • Overhaul mechanical equipment for example: pumps, gearboxes, rolls, fans, mixers, blowers, feeders, screw compressors, grabs to the required standard
  • Rig up to 2.5 T during standard maintenance activities
  • Identify update and review critical spares requirements and report to Section Forman.
  • Complete predictive maintenance activities
  • Perform standby duties and work overtime when required
  • Uphold aspects of and perform required activities relating to the OHS Act as delegated by the Workshop Manager, Assistant Divisional Engineer and Foreman
  • Overhaul equipment by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty components, then reassemble as per QCP
  • Fit and removal of mechanical seals
  • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to within the functional area of operation.

KEY COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

  • Planning and organising
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical processes and standards
  • Fits and tolerances
  • Technical Drawings
  • Condition Monitoring

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12 with an N2 Mechanical Engineering while an N3 will be considered advantageous
  • Recognised Trade Test as a Mechanical Fitter
  • 2 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment

Closing Date: 07 May 2019

How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below. If you encounter any issue while applying contact your HR contact .

Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Should you not have been contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply here!

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