Background

Mechanical Fitters fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials to make production Machinery and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining & repairing machines
• Mark the shape and dimensions of a part to be machined by studying blueprints and using measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit machined parts using drill holes and tap threads, if necessary, for bolting parts together
• Check tightness of joints and operation of moving parts, and file or chisel parts to make final adjustments if the fit is not perfect
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Clean and lubricate assembled articles
• Manufacture, repair and fault-find hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Operate powered machines which may be manually or computer controlled
• Erect machinery and equipment on site
• Inspect machinery regularly and make any adjustments or repairs needed, by removing any worn or damaged parts to Install replacements, by sending a damaged part to the machine shop for repair or by doing the repair work themselves

Requirements and skills

• Full grade 12 certificate.
• Degree/Diploma/Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting.
• 3 years and above working experience.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinker and ability to make decisions.

• Maintaining & repairing machines
• Mark the shape and dimensions of a part to be machined by studying blueprints and using measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit machined parts using drill holes and tap threads, if necessary, for bolting parts together
• Check tightness of joints and operation of moving parts, and file or chisel parts to make final adjustments if the fit is not perfect
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Clean and lubricate assembled articles
• Manufacture, repair and fault-find hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Operate powered machines which may be manually or computer controlled
• Erect machinery and equipment on site
• Inspect machinery regularly and make any adjustments or repairs needed, by removing any worn or damaged parts to Install replacements, by sending a damaged part to the machine shop for repair or by doing the repair work themselves

• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinker and ability to make decisions.

• Full grade 12 certificate.
• Degree/Diploma/Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting.