Mechanical Fitter at African Foundries Limited

Responsibilities

• Inspecting equipment and conducting routine maintenance.
• Performing tests to ensure proper machine operation.
• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints and design schematics.
• Assembling, installing, and repairing mechanical components.
• Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and operational issues.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Communicating potential problems or delays to the project manager.
• Following all safety protocols and work standards.
• Keeping an inventory of equipment and hardware.
• Continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and advancements.
• Efficient disassembly/reassembly in line with productivity improvements and capacity planning (achieve the required efficiency and utilization standards for production – performance/assembly to build times)
• Support, lead, train and mentor others (including apprentices)
• Participation and involvement with Company Quality Procedure and Standards, ensuring timely identification, communication and recording of all quality issues
• Responsible for undertaking maintenance , repairs, minor improvement and extra works across the site
• Work on own and as part of a team carrying out routine PPM, reactive and minor repair works as assigned by the Workflow team ensuring all deliverable SLA/KPI targets are met or exceeded
• Communicate with the Engineering Departments when support is required to ensure all tasks can be achieved within prescribed requirements Indentify extra work requirements and provide details of required material and labour estimate to enable client quotes to be issued
• Efficient assembly in line with productivity improvements and capacity planning (achieve the required efficiency and utilization standards for production – performance / assembly to build times)
• Participate in any CIP (Continuous Improvement) activities, including workshops and discussion groups relating to quality, cost and delivery performance
• Refurbishment of Filling, Screw capping & Corking system/equipment
• Root Cause Analysis any form of failure or quality issues with the process of filling wine.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Steel manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of successfully maintaining and troubleshooting diverse mechanical equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and consumables.
• Expertise in mechanical problem-solving and repair techniques.