Job Purpose

To maintain, repair, install, and improve mechanical equipment within the steel tube manufacturing plant to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and safe operation. The Fitter & Turner will play a key role in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production lines and auxiliary equipment
• Strip, inspect, refurbish, and rebuild gearboxes and rotating equipment
• Maintain and repair pumps, bearings, shafts, couplings, and drive systems
• Perform precision alignment of motors, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules

2. Hydraulics & Pneumatics

• Fault finding and repair of hydraulic power packs, cylinders, valves, and piping
• Maintenance of pneumatic control systems, actuators, and air lines
• Leak detection and system pressure troubleshooting
• Ensure hydraulic and pneumatic systems operate safely and efficiently

3. Overhead Cranes & Lifting Equipment

• Mechanical maintenance and inspection of overhead cranes
• Service brakes, wheels, gear drives, and lifting components
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and inspections
• Assist with load testing and commissioning when required

4. Machining & Fabrication

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinders
• Manufacture and modify components to required tolerances
• Perform welding (MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene cutting)
• Fabricate and repair steel components and structures
• Maintain workshop equipment in good working condition

5. Engineering & Technical Skills

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Use SolidWorks drawings for component manufacturing and modification
• Understand steel properties and material selection
• Maintain accurate job records and maintenance reports

6. Safety & Compliance

• Follow plant safety procedures and lock-out systems
• Ensure safe use of lifting equipment and workshop tools
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in workshop and plant areas
• Report hazards and implement corrective actions