Mechanical Fitter Full Time

A leading industrial engineering company is looking for an experienced Qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic and mechanical maintenance experience on mobile and stationary equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, preventative and breakdown maintenance, component replacement, and ensuring optimal equipment reliability in a demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hydraulic and mechanical fault finding on mobile and stationary equipment.
• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Remove, replace and repair major mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, seals, valves, cylinders, alternators and starter motors.
• Replace blades and maintain blade clearances on mobile shear machines.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and quality checks.
• Grease equipment and maintain oil levels across machinery.
• Record and manage stock levels of frequently used oils, hydraulic components and spare parts.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Requirements:

• Red Seal Mechanical Fitter qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience maintaining both stationary plant and earthmoving equipment.
• Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your 
  CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.