Artisan Fitter and Turner CWS Hydraulic Workshop at Columbus Stainless

THE POSITION/JOB:

• Repair of a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment i.e. cylinders and valves
• Full compliance to the OHSE Act
• Operation of a conventional lathe and desktop milling machine (if Fitter & Turner)
• Calibration and quality assurance
• General safety and housekeeping.
• Scheduled inspections on CMMS generated tasks
• Stock take, labelling, sorting and ordering
• Occasional in plant measuring where it is not feasible to get an assembly into the workshop
• Periodic standby as required on a rotational schedule 

Requirements

THE PERSON MUST:

• Be a qualified Fitter (& Turner) with a relevant N3 or Technical Matric.
• Hydraulic knowledge will be an added advantage
• Must be a good team player, be pro-active.
• Must be flexible to adapt to short notice changes in daily workshop requirements as set by Team manager
• Work at an acceptable tempo as to ensure throughput in workshop
• Have knowledge of basic machine tools and equipment (if qualified fitter &turner)
• Be able to take accurate measurements with basic and higher level measuring equipment i.e. Vernier, inside and outside micrometers
• Have good working knowledge of power tools and gas heating equipment
• Have ability to understand machining drawings, general mechanical drawings & customer requirements. Hydraulic schematics will be an added advantage.
• Have the ability to work under pressure, prioritize and apply sound judgment when on standby
• Have good attention to detail