Qualifying Criteria:
Grade 10, 11, 12, or equivalent qualification
Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding will be advantageous.
Previous experience as a Fitter Aide, Engineering Assistant or Mechanical Assistant within a metallurgical plant, processing plant or mining environment will be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of a qualified Artisan.
Physically fit and able to perform manual work in a plant environment.
Ability and willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and during plant shutdowns when required.
Medically fit to work in a mining and metallurgical plant environment.
Clear Criminal Record
South African Citizenship
Responsibilities:
Assisting qualified Fitters with planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
Assisting with the inspection, repair, installation and replacement of mechanical equipment and components.
Supporting maintenance activities on pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, screens, crushers, valves, pipelines and other plant equipment.
Assisting with the removal and installation of bearings, couplings, belts, pulleys and related mechanical components.
Cleaning, preparing and organising equipment, components and work areas before and after maintenance activities.
Assisting with basic lubrication and preventative maintenance activities as instructed.
Carrying, handling and positioning tools, equipment and mechanical components safely.
Identifying and reporting visible equipment defects, leaks, abnormal noises and unsafe conditions.
Ensuring that tools and equipment are correctly used, cleaned and returned after completion of work.
Assisting during plant shutdowns and scheduled maintenance activities.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards within workshops and plant work areas.
Complying with Lock-Out/Tag-Out and isolation procedures before maintenance work commences.
Adhering to all company safety standards, procedures and instructions.
Wearing and maintaining the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Participating in safety meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and pre-task inspections.
Performing other reasonable duties related to the position as instructed by the Fitter or Supervisor.
Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
Adhere to company policies and procedures
Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group's safety motto: "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."