Maintenance Fitter

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Compliance

• Perform cost‑effective maintenance and identify inefficiencies for corrective action.
• Maintain critical spares, consumables, and tools.
• Participate in risk assessments and SHEQ initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed under correct permit‑to‑work systems (e.g., hot work, confined space, lockout/tagout).
• Ensure compliance with AECI safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Installations & Fabrication

• Install and commission processing equipment such as pumps, agitators, piping, and mechanical structures.
• Conduct steel fabrication, ARC/TIG/Argon welding, pipe fitting, and troubleshooting.
• Support planning and execution of new projects.
• Complete maintenance records and job cards accurately.

Preventative & Breakdown Maintenance

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on processing plant equipment, effluent systems, forklifts, pumps, and automated machinery.
• Conduct fault‑finding and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic control systems.
• Maintain good workshop housekeeping and perform additional tasks as required.

Documentation & SOPs

• Complete maintenance checklists, job cards, and audit documentation.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs and related documents.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and SHEQ standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Trade‑tested Millwright (Red Seal).
• NQF Level 3 or higher technical qualification.
• 3–5 years’ relevant millwright experience.
• Experience in plant, production, workshop, and maintenance environments.
• Exposure to chemical or processing plants advantageous.
• Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance competency.
• Welding skills (ARC, TIG, Argon) beneficial.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding capabilities.
• Skilled in mechanical fitting, pump alignment, and fabrication.
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC basics, and automated systems.
• Proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and maintenance best practices.
• Computer literacy (MS Word & Excel).

Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Problem‑solving ability with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork capability.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and support skills development.
• High work standards, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure.