Mechanical Fitter (Shutdowns)

Planned maintenance and breakdown work on shift at the cement plant in East London. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: East London, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets

• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns
• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• N2 or N3 engineering subjects

• Hydraulic and pneumatic courses
• Forklift licence for moving heavy parts
• Millwright trade test, since it covers both mechanical and electrical

• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Shift and standby allowances

• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.
• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".