Mechanical Fitter Job Description
Mechanical fitter
provides detailed inspection, troubleshooting, oversight, and diagnosis of operational problems in plant and distribution systems including boilers, heat exchangers, chillers, and piping systems including expansion joints, valves, supports, and anchors.
Mechanical Fitter Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Be able to swiftly and comprehensively fault-find, rectify problems on mechanical equipment including sewage pumps and valves and associated pipe work, air blowers, wastewater inlet screens, storm water screens, biological filter equipment, tanks, tank bridges, conveyor systems & fabrication structures
Removingfor repair and replacing by new/refurbished valves and actuators
X-tree valves& actuators repairing
Take the lead with safe working practices to ensure superior levels of safety and housekeeping are obtained - achieve zero lost time injuries in workshop
Supervise personnel, while working hands on to execute assigned work to required standards
Ensure standard work practices and procedures are followed
Attend safety meetings and carry out Safety Observations
Assist in the control of consumable and tooling usage to minimise wastage
Assist in the review of daily timesheets from shop floor personnel on a daily basis
Ensure Corporate Engineering Standards are met
Mechanical Fitter Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Mechanical Fitter
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NQF, N3, NQF4, POC, EWP, DG, LF, QLD
Education for Mechanical Fitter
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the mechanical fitter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Graduate, Education, Industrial, Design, Construction, Training and Development, Health, Communication
Skills for Mechanical Fitter
Desired skills for mechanical fitter include:
SAP system
Pumps and associated systems
Basic process of a materials handling plant
Piping systems with valves
Reacts to emergency procedures and exercises appropriately
Material handling equipment
Piping systems and fittings
Valves
Basic process of plant
Work procedures
Desired experience for mechanical fitter includes:
Assist the team leader in monitoring of monthly performance KPI’s and develop improvement strategies
Actively take part in risk assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety, environment & quality issues
Slinger / Signaller
Ordering of spares and equipment
Scoping and planning of general running plant equipment outages
Inspection of plant equipment
Mechanical Fitter Examples
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Mechanical Fitter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a mechanical fitter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical fitter
- Efficient disassembly/reassembly in line with productivity improvements and capacity planning (achieve the required efficiency and utilization standards for production – performance/assembly to build times)
- Support, lead, train and mentor others (including apprentices)
- Participation and involvement with Company Quality Procedure and Standards, ensuring timely identification, communication and recording of all quality issues
- Responsible for undertaking maintenance , repairs, minor improvement and extra works across the site
- Work on own and as part of a team carrying out routine PPM, reactive and minor repair works as assigned by the Workflow team ensuring all deliverable SLA/KPI targets are met or exceeded
- Communicate with the Engineering Departments when support is required to ensure all tasks can be achieved within prescribed requirements Indentify extra work requirements and provide details of required material and labour estimate to enable client quotes to be issued
- Efficient assembly in line with productivity improvements and capacity planning (achieve the required efficiency and utilization standards for production – performance / assembly to build times)
- Participate in any CIP (Continuous Improvement) activities, including workshops and discussion groups relating to quality, cost and delivery performance
- Refurbishment of Filling, Screwcapping & Corking system/equipment
- Root Cause Analysis any form of failure or quality issues with the process of filling wine
Qualifications for mechanical fitter
- Fault finding on mechanical equipment
- Comply to safety standards/codes and ensure world class housekeeping
- Identify all unsafe conditions and notify management
- Planning, organising and co-ordination skills
- Be a team player, motivated self-starter and willing to learn
- Able to make proper business decisions
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Our growing company is looking for a mechanical fitter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical fitter
- Provide technical support and Training to both Maintenance & production personnel where required
- Execute preventative and corrective maintenance tasks provide technical assistance as required
- Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain DFI equipment to agreed schedules, procedures and standard
- Carry out work and inspections of work in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements and the relevant codes and industry standards
- Assist the Mechanical Supervisor with job timing, work scheduling, work instructions and job plans make recommendations to the Mechanical Supervisor in relation to work practices, which could improve quality, increase productivity and reduce costs
- The repair and maintenance of rubber processing machinery and supporting services including mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and components as required
- Diagnosis/Fault Finding of malfunctioning mechanical systems, equipment and components
- Routine maintenance, lubrication schedules and safety related parts of machinery checks
- Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work
- Effect repairs using techniques including MIG/MMA/TIG welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, fabrication skills, manual machinist skills (lathe and vertical/horizontal milling and bench fitting and assembly
Qualifications for mechanical fitter
- NVQ or City and Guilds Level 2/3
- Experience on Pressure systems including Steam, Compressed Air
- Knowledge of Heating Systems
- Utilization of SLAM
- Matric with maths and science / N3
- English at Matric Level or Business English
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mechanical fitter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for mechanical fitter
- Comply with all safety norms and regulations of working
- Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- Following all standard operating procedures of working
- Attending relevant training and development activities
- Carry out routine engineering maintenance activities to manufacturing equipment and plant services, reactive maintenance and turnaround activities
- Assist the Supervisor with job timing, work scheduling, work instructions and job plans make recommendations to the Supervisor in relation to work practices, which could improve quality, increase productivity and reduce costs
- Manual plant operational duties as required
- Installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, equipment and components
- Diagnosis of malfunctioning mechanical systems, equipment and components
- Regular maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and components
Qualifications for mechanical fitter
- NQF 4/ Trade Test Mechanical Fitter Qualification
- Rotating Equipment specific experience
- Oil management experience
- Good knowledge of the behavior of rotating
- Applicants will be fully conversant with domestic and commercial water and plumbing systems
- Ideally applicants will possess certifcation covering working on I=Unvented systems
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mechanical fitter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for mechanical fitter
- To ensure all mechanical units in the factory function properly
- Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervising manager
- Coordinating work functions with co-workers and other organizational departments
- Have Broad Mechanical Knowledge
- Have experience in Pharmaceutical or Biological Manufacturing (Preferable)
- Formal Qualifications as Fitter, Electrician or other relevant Trade Level Qualification
- Experience in GMP Maintenance, Calibration or Recertification, Clean room operation, Contractor Management or Pharmaceutical Production Line Operation
- The quality and completeness of all aircraft work that he is detailed to complete
- Producing accurate and comprehensive documentation for all aircraft work completed
- Working with reference to all approved data
Qualifications for mechanical fitter
- Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English or N3 Maths, Science and Business English
- NQF 4 qualification (CHIETA/MQA preferred) and/or
- Section 28 trade tested artisan, appointed after RPL completed
- Must have at a Code 08 driver’s license
- Knowledge of all SHE Induction procedures and Plant specific safety
- Lifting equipment and inspection procedure
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Mechanical Fitter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of mechanical fitter. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mechanical fitter
- Using the tool control system correctly
- Engineering standards and practices are maintained and that flight safety regulations are properly observed
- Support technical, safety and other investigations when detailed
- Support implementation of remedial action from investigations
- Contribute to business improvements initiatives
- Maintain and repair mechanical plant machinery and equipment to approved operating standards
- Identification of defective or worn mechanical components or equipment
- Repair/replacement of worn/faulty components or equipment and modifications
- Adverse in the use of precision measuring instruments to check parts for accuracy and fit
- Assist in the development and maintenance of accurate technical procedures and work instructions
Qualifications for mechanical fitter
- Yard crane 8 ton and below
- Lubrication systems and principles
- Specialised gasket installation procedures
- Insulation requirements
- Heat exchanger systems, vessels, columns and fin-fans
- Align rotating equipment by using laser technology