About First Quantum Minerals and the Role

At First Quantum, we empower our people through a unique culture known as the “First Quantum Way,” encouraging independent thinking and innovation to achieve exceptional results in challenging locations. This role requires a bold, smart, and driven individual who can safely execute maintenance and installation tasks with precision and care.

Key Responsibilities for Mech Painter Jobs in Solwezi

• Support artisans by assisting with daily assigned tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and order before, during, and after work activities.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in safe working condition.
• Wear and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow standard operating procedures, ensuring all work is documented and signed off.
• Execute instructions provided by supervisors promptly and accurately.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and legal regulations related to health, safety, environment, quality, finance, and human resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum educational requirement: Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (Grade 12).
• At least five years of relevant work experience in a similar role.

Behavioural Attributes and Operational Expectations

Successful candidates will demonstrate a combination of boldness, teamwork, initiative, and a commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence. Reliability in attendance and the ability to meet quantity targets are essential.

• Perform standby and overtime duties as required.
• Work in environments with exposure to noise and dust.
• Flexibility to undertake shift work when necessary.

• Support artisans by assisting with daily assigned tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and order before, during, and after work activities.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in safe working condition.
• Wear and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow standard operating procedures, ensuring all work is documented and signed off.
• Execute instructions provided by supervisors promptly and accurately.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and legal regulations related to health, safety, environment, quality, finance, and human resources.

• Precision and care in execution of tasks
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Commitment to safety
• Commitment to quality
• Technical excellence
• Reliability
• Ability to meet quantity targets

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (Grade 12).
• At least five years of relevant work experience in a similar role.