Assistant Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fitter

Overview: To assist qualified artisan with install, fitting and commission equipment on underground trackless mining machinery in a workshop and underground environment.

Duties:

Assist Fitters with the assembly, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment, tools, and machinery

Prepare, clean, and organize work areas, tools, and materials before and after jobs

Hand over required tools and parts during repair or assembly tasks

Assist in dismantling machinery and carrying out basic stripping and cleaning under supervision

Perform routine inspections and report defects, leaks, or abnormalities to supervisors

Adhere to all workplace safety rules and regulations

Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent

Support of tools, parts, and consumables

Learn and develop practical skills by shadowing qualified Fitters and following instructions

Carry out general housekeeping in workshops and designated work areas

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of experience in hydraulic and mechanical fitting on TMM machines

Medically fit to work in underground mines on TMM essential

Matric certificate

Fluent in English

Understanding of Health and Safety

Ability to perform fault finding and root cause analysis

Aptitude towards understand mechanical, hydraulic and electrical principles

Must have a valid drivers license

Must not have a criminal record

Willing to work overtime

Willing to travel

Remuneration:

Market related