Welder / Pipe Fitter
Company
JSM Business Services and Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
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