Fitter

In brief

**Overview** This is a description for a Fitter role at Afrimat. The position involves mechanical maintenance within a maintenance environment, specifically focusing on crushing and screening plants in a quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial setting. **What you will do** * Conduct preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections * Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, hoppers, and associated plant equipment * Perform fitting, fabrication, assembly, and installation activities * Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and commissioning projects * Maintain maintenance records, legal inspections, and statutory documentation * Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety regulations and company safety standards * Manage tools, equipment, and housekeeping standards within work areas * Mentor Artisan Assistants and contribute to team development and continuous improvement initiatives **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / N2 qualification * Qualified Fitter with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test * Minimum 3 years' experience as a Fitter in a maintenance environment * Minimum 2 years' experience maintaining crushing and screening plants * Minimum 2 years' experience in a quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial environment * Valid Code 08 driver's licence * Medically fit and able to work in a mining/quarry environment * HIRA, Lockout/Isolation, and MHSA Compliance Training * Basic computer literacy for maintenance reporting and documentation Onkey * Sound knowledge of mechanical maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, conveyors, crushers, screens, hydraulic systems, and plant equipment * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance documentation * Willingness to work standby duties, shutdowns, and after-hours breakdowns when required * Mechanical maintenance and repair * Fault finding and troubleshooting * Preventative and planned maintenance * Root cause analysis * Hydraulic and conveyor systems maintenance * Asset care and equipment reliability * Strong safety awareness and compliance * Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills * High attention to detail, accountability, and reliability **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is medically fit for a mining/quarry environment, willing to work standby duties, shutdowns, and after-hours breakdowns. They should possess strong safety awareness, excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a high attention to detail, accountability, and reliability. **Deadline** 14 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/fitter-afrimat-2 Source: myjobmag

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