Fitter

FITTER

Job Summary

Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to the installation, maintenance, repair and service of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures used within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for fitting, machining and fabrication jobs that are allocated to him by the shift or section engineer in any of the sections and with respect to quality and safe work practices


• Responsible for coordinating and guiding welders, riggers and helpers during maintenance jobs


• Responsible for housekeeping before, during and after maintenance jobs


• Responsible for bringing to the notice of the sectional or shift engineer, any discrepancy or defect that will require their attention


• Responsible for recording the progress achieved and details of job carried out in the maintenance register

Education and Work Experience

• TRADE TEST II + 16 years’ relevant experience


• TRADE TEST I + 8 years relevant experience


• OND in Mechanical Engineering

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to implore all senses during running inspections


• Ability to take and read accurate measurements


• Ability to carry out equipment alignment


• Good communication skills


• Ability to read engineering drawings


• Good knowledge of methods and techniques of implementing a preventive and predictive maintenance program.


• Good organisational skills.