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Fitter
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Performs maintenance and technical tasks in a chemical manufacturing plant, including minor and major repairs, preventative and reactive maintenance, and supervising team members as required.
About this role
LOCATION
Kempton Park, Gauteng
DEPARTMENT
Maintenance
VACANCY
Fitter
REPORTING TO
Maintenance Foreman
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Millwright
ROLE SUMMARY
Role Purpose:
To carry out tasks in the facilities or any other maintenance tasks decided upon by the Maintenance Foreman / Plant Foreman.
Performs technical work and using standard operating procedures and trade qualifications and or previous experience.
Works closely with operation and other technical disciplines.
Builds up and maintains a high level of knowledge and competence in his specialized field.
Actively supports the safety culture by applying the relevant local safety policies and guidelines / procedures
Responsibilities:
Work shifts as per IWC policies
Perform any work allocated by a Foreman without direct supervision.
Carry out minor and major tasks in the plant, workshop or at any other facilities during production / operation processes without direct supervision.
Performs any allocated work from Projects or any other IWC directive department.
Applies preventative, predictive, and reactive tasks according to IWC standards and procedures and trade test certification.
Manage and supervise any team as and when required.
May coach and instruct other team members.
Stand in for supervisor as and when required.
Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations.
Plan work and solve problems.
Housekeeping according to 5S principles.
Responsible to reach cost, schedule and functionality goals of a given assignment.
Ad hoc duties – as requested by any senior employee.
Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations.
Plan work and solve problems .
Enforce safety, quality and housekeeping .
Adhoc duties as requested by any senior employee.
Perform standby and overtime duties as required
MINIMUM CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good standards of literacy and numeracy
Fluent in English
Good health – physically fit, free of respiratory problems, good sight, and hearing
Must be able to operate while wearing specified PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
Strong work ethic
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Trade test Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright
N3 / Grade 12
Please NOTE: The role involves working in a chemical manufacturing environment with potential exposure to hazardous chemical agents and airborne particulates. The successful candidate must be able to perform the inherent requirements of the role safely and will complete a role-specific occupational health assessment in accordance with applicable law.
ATTITUDE
A positive and enthusiastic attitude. Eagerness to learn new skills. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond in a professional and logical manner. Creativity and attention to detail.
BENEFITS
As per Innovative Water Care policy
Skills
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