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Brits, Nw, Za

Eritrea, East Africa

Performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimise downtime.Providing training to local staff on mechanical fitting techniques, safety procedures, and best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge.Overseeing the installation and commissioning of new mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring they meet operational standards.Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, and implementing… Show more Performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimise downtime.Providing training to local staff on mechanical fitting techniques, safety procedures, and best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge.Overseeing the installation and commissioning of new mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring they meet operational standards.Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, and implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.Ensuring all mechanical work complies with safety regulations and company policies, promoting a safe working environment.Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and training sessions for reporting and future reference.Working closely with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall mine goals.Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.Assisted electricians with overhead lines and performed transformer installations.Carrying out rigging tasks when required.Installing newly fabricated tanks and other equipment.Mechanical equipment worked on include Apron Feeders, Jaw Crushers, Greasing Lube Systems, Dust Suppression Systems, Conveyor Belts, Pumps (Warman, KSB, etc.), Ball Mills, Sag Mills, ISA Mills, Floatation Systems, and Filter Presses.Other systems worked on include Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cyclones, Gearboxes, Thickeners, Valves, Air Blowers, Compressors, Agitators, Boreholes, Lime Areas, Motors, and Tower Cranes. Show less

South Africa

As Fitter | Workshop Fitter:Manufacturing, refurbishing, and assembling machinery and equipment as per specifications.Installing and maintaining machinery and equipment.Regularly inspecting/testing machinery, ensuring optimal performance.Diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.Operating workshop machinery and tools.Adhering to safety protocols and regulations.Ensuring all work meets quality standards.Maintaining accurate records of work performed.Equipment… Show more As Fitter | Workshop Fitter:Manufacturing, refurbishing, and assembling machinery and equipment as per specifications.Installing and maintaining machinery and equipment.Regularly inspecting/testing machinery, ensuring optimal performance.Diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.Operating workshop machinery and tools.Adhering to safety protocols and regulations.Ensuring all work meets quality standards.Maintaining accurate records of work performed.Equipment worked on includes Roller Screens, Roller Feeders, Roller Crushers, QAC Cylinders, Cylingers, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pelletizing Drum Wheels, Thrusting Rollers, Pumps, and Filler Frames.Gearboxes worked on include Brevini, Bonfigioli, SEW, Bauer, Hansen, Siemens, Fenner, and Rossi.Repairing and maintaining electrical motors.Maintaining mobile cranes.Assembling wind boxes.Installing boreholes.Carrying out alignments: motor to pump, motor to gearbox, solid coupling to solid (DTI), chain drives, V-belts, and Fenner tyre couplings.Performing work on O&M and H&M roller assemblies.Obtaining a basic knowledge of milling machines.As Workshop Fitter Supervisor:Supervising and coordinating the activities of workshop staff.Planning and scheduling work to meet project deadlines.Allocating resources effectively to ensure efficient workflow.Setting and achieving/exceeding daily and monthly targets.Ordering spares, tools, equipment, and other necessary materials.Conducting periodic staff and supervisor meetings.Performing risk assessments.Writing detailed reports on project progress and outcomes.Ensuring that health and safety procedures are followed in the workshop. Show less

South Africa

As Fitter, maintaining the following equipment:Conveyors and steel belts.Apron feeder components including bearings, couplings, idlers, scrapers, and pulleys.Water and slurry pumps, including RNE, Warman, Battlemax, Curve, Mono Pumps, VS65, VS100, QV65, and QV100.Vibrating screens, motors, and weight adjustments.Ball mills components, including bearings, pinions, trunnions, gearboxes, electrical motors, banana chutes, and tube feeders.Thickener pumps and… Show more As Fitter, maintaining the following equipment:Conveyors and steel belts.Apron feeder components including bearings, couplings, idlers, scrapers, and pulleys.Water and slurry pumps, including RNE, Warman, Battlemax, Curve, Mono Pumps, VS65, VS100, QV65, and QV100.Vibrating screens, motors, and weight adjustments.Ball mills components, including bearings, pinions, trunnions, gearboxes, electrical motors, banana chutes, and tube feeders.Thickener pumps and valves.Agitators and Jaw Crushers (18 x 9).Snail and magnet separators.Scrapers and cyclones.Valves, including pinch valves, Saunders valves, butterfly valves, three-way ball valves, and ball valves.Gearboxes, including Fenner and Siemens.Screen panel installations.Dividers and launders.Roller feeders and crushers.QAC cylinders.Performing spiral and pipe adjustments.As Charge Hand:Performing all the normal duties of a Fitter Artisan and assisting the Foreman with his duties.As Mechanical/Production Acting Superintendent:Achieving/surpassing daily and monthly targets.Planning scheduled maintenance and shutdowns.Managing employee timesheets.Conducting monthly safety meetings.Reporting on production figures. Show less

South Africa

As Surface and Underground Fitter:Maintaining the following surface equipment:Conveyor belt components, including bearings, couplings, idlers, scrapers, and pulleys.Water and slurry pumps: KSB, RNE sump pumps, Hippo submersible pumps, Versematic air pumps.Hydraulics, pneumatics, and compressors; hydraulic and air cylinders.Scott winches, chairlifts, and Rossi gearboxes.Carrying out alignments on DTI, V-belts, and chain drives.Rigging and lifting loads of up to 3… Show more As Surface and Underground Fitter:Maintaining the following surface equipment:Conveyor belt components, including bearings, couplings, idlers, scrapers, and pulleys.Water and slurry pumps: KSB, RNE sump pumps, Hippo submersible pumps, Versematic air pumps.Hydraulics, pneumatics, and compressors; hydraulic and air cylinders.Scott winches, chairlifts, and Rossi gearboxes.Carrying out alignments on DTI, V-belts, and chain drives.Rigging and lifting loads of up to 3 tonnes.Conducting risk assessments.Observing planned tasks.Maintaining the following underground equipment:LocomotivesWinchesAir Loaders (Types LM 70 and 71)Box Fronts, Hoppers, and Camelbacks Conveyor belt components, such as bearings, couplings, idlers, scrapers, and pulleys.ChairliftsGearboxesPipe systems.Hydraulic and pneumatic systems controls.Water and slurry pumps, including KSB, RNE sump pumps, Hippo submersible pumps, and Versematic air pumps.Carrying out alignments on DTI, V-belts, and chain drives.As Operator, maintaining and servicing the following equipment:Submersible pumps.Chlorine dosing systems via valves, pipes, and other components.Pneumatic valves.Gearboxes and electrical motors.Dry beds, bar screens, and agitators. Show less

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