LIQHOBONG MINING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Pty) Ltd
FITTER & TURNER
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified and competent individuals to apply for the vacant position of Fitter & Turner.
Job purpose
To routinely assess the condition, safety and efficiency of tools, machinery and equipment with the aim of maximizing production and minimizing plant downtime. Specifically the incumbent will service, replace, manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery, vehicles, installations and other apparatus or articles and is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of such equipment.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Mechanical Foreman, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, programmes, practices, safety standards and regulations;
Comply with legislative and operational requirements;
Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment
requirements
Setup and adjust metal working machines and equipment;
Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planning, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components;
Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or subassemblies, including welding or brazing parts;
Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines;
Dismantle faulty tools and assembly, repair or replace defective parts;
Setup and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment or machines;
Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedures;
Communicate on work in progress and conditions of machinery/equipment to the relevant stakeholders;
Submit relevant reports on own area of work in order to coordinate shared responsibilities;
Monitor adherence by contractors to agreed scope of work according to service level agreements;
Ensure adherence to engineering quality
standards in maintenance of equipment and machinery;
Coach and assist with on the job training assistants, learner ships and seek
development for oneself and subordinates. Legal and other requirements
Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position
Valid driver’s license
Free from vertigo and not colour blind
Qualifications and experience
2 – 3 years’ experience as a Fitter & Turner
in a plant or manufacturing environment;
A relevant trade diploma or trade test
certificate from a recognized / accredited institution;
Knowledge of fitting and turning techniques, tools and principles in the plant maintenance and construction environment;
Equipment selection – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed;
Use of machine and tools including their design, repair and maintenance;
Skills and competencies
Time management;
Optimal use of materials and spares;
Sound technical trouble shooting/ fault finding
skills;
Hand-eye coordination;
Proficiency in English;
Quality control and plant equipment maintenance.
Attributes
Consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct
Ability to take direction but exercise
independent thought and judgment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships within a fast-paced, teamoriented and lean environment.
Application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department email address: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru.
Closing date for submission of applications is on or before Friday of 1st of August 2022
Start date is 1st Aug 2022
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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