Fitter and Turner (Peak Quarry)

Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing industrial minerals and construction materials. Listed in the 'Construction & Building Materials' sector of the Main Board JSE Limited since 2006, Afrimat continues to expand its footprint into Africa.

Afrimat supplies a broad range of construction materials and industrial minerals ranging from mining and aggregates, metallurgical dolomites, agricultural lime, concrete products (bricks, blocks and pavers) to readymix. Further, Afrimat has established a strong foothold in contracting services comprising drilling and blasting, mobile crushing and screening.

frimat's consistently low staff turnover has resulted in a deep skills pool. Genuine transformation, starting with staff and management and extending to community upliftment, is integral to the group's sustainability. In addition, environmental conservation is a pivotal element of Afrimat's growth strategy.

Vision

To be the most respected construction materials and industrial minerals supplier in Africa.Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.

Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Fitter and Turner).

N2 certificate with fitting and turning qualification

Valid driver's license (code 10)

3 to 5 years stable working experience on process plants, preferably in aggregates crushing and screening

Computer literate

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Fault finding and repair on mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics

Knowledge of and applicable skills in plant maintenance, repair and installation of equipment

Stone crushers, screen and shaft impactor

Aggregate crushing and screening processes

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

Meet with the Maintenance Foreman and Production staff to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant

Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment

Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (4.25 cone crushers, Sandvic cone crushers, Metso HP crushers, Telsmith cone crushers, Osborn 44H, Jaw crushers, VSI Crushers) and Screens

Perform other maintenance actions, following checklists

Assemble, install and/or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery and equipment

Executing daily planned task maintenance (PM maintenance scheduling and ensures all mechanical equipment operates to required OPP's or overall plant performance)

Identifying causes of mechanical dysfunction and repairing same using appropriate and cost-effective solutions

Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with all safety, health and environmental (SHE) legislation specifically the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHS Act)

Fine tuning plant maintenance and repair systems in conjunction with production and engineering staff to ensure optimal plant throughout whilst maintaining required level of plant safety

Completion of all required paperwork and submission of all required reports

Ensuring a good example of housekeeping, safety standards and leadership