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Permanent - Fitter and Turner - Cape Town - South Africa

Job Number: 80641


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80641
Permanent
Fitter and Turner
DTIS,MIG,TIG,CO2
Pumps
Cape Town
Western Cape

Purpose of the Role:

Provide day to day support to the Manufacturing team enabling them to fulfill their duties required for the business unit in order to meet deadlines and Objectives. Maintain high Standards Of support in accordance With company procedures. Conduct work activities in a professional manner that reflects positively on the image Of the company, and conforms to Current Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities:

Pump Strip, Inspection & Assembly:

Select and transport pumps to the workstation in line with job card routing and schedules using appropriate lifting equipment (crane, forklift)

Strip pumps down to individual components using correct procedures and tools

Interpret engineering drawings. GA drawings, and specifications to tolerances, assembly requirements.

Inspect all components for wear, damage, and compliance with OEM standards.

Verify all stripped components against the Bill Of Materials (BOM)

Compile detailed condition reports indicating wear status, repair requirements, and replacernent needs

Clean, preserve, and correctly store an components for reassembly or dispatch

Liaise with stores/purchasing to ensure Correct parts are ordered or issued.

Confirm completeness of parts kits prior to assembly against BOM

Reassemble pumps in accordance with OEM standards. work instrudions, and best practices

Ensure Correct tolerances, assembly

Perform accurate alignment of all rotating components during assembly

Maintain detailed build records including all measurements, clearances, and replaced components

Conduct pressure and performance testing in accordance with test procedures and document all results

Ensure all replaced/damaged components are quarantined and handled as per Client requirements

Obtain Sign-Off on Completed rebuild documentation where required

Machining & Conventional Lathe Operation:

Interpret technical to determine machining material requirements

Perform precision machining of pump components (shafts. sleeves, impellers, etc.)

Set up and operate conventional Lathes and associated tooling

Conduct pre- and post- machinng operations weld repairs

Machine components to fine tolerances using cutting, grinding, boring and drilling tectniques

Trim impellers and balance components where required

Measure and verity dirnensions using micrometres, vemiers. depth gauges, telescopic gauges, and dial indicators (DTIS)

Inspect machined and fabricated components for accuracy, fit, and compliance with specifications

Fitting, Alignment and Maintenance:

Perform precision fitting of bearings including white metal, sleeve, roller, ball and tilting pad types

Assemble and install mechanical components ensuring correct fits and tolerances

Conduct pump and motor alignment using dial indicators or laser alignment tools

Perform fault finding. diagnostics, and troubleshooting on pumps and rotating equipment

Ensure proper installation of seals, gaskets, and auxiliary components

Welding & Fabrication:

Perform welding using MIG, TIG, CO2. and oxy-acetylene processes as required

Carry out repair welding on ferrous components, including castings

Prepare components for welding and ensue correct post-weld machining and finishing

Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement:

Ensure all work is carried out in according with quality standards, procedures and specifications

Adhere to all health and safety requirements and safe working practices

Maintain a Clean, organized, and safe workshop environment

Identity opportunities for process improvement and contribute to increased effciency and reliability

Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time

General:

Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures

Assist fellow ernployees with daily calibration functions as and when required

Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated form time to time


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EDUCATION: Fitter and Turner (Red seal trade tested)

Millwright qualification will advantage

EXPERIENCE:

5 Years Experience

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering, GA, and technical drawings

Solid understanding of pump assembly, strip-down, and maintenance processes

Fitter and Turner (Red seal trade tested)
Certificate
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