Job Vacancy: Fitter with Hydraulic Experience
Pratley, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a qualified and experienced Fitter to join their team in Krugersdorp, West Rand. This role is crucial for maintaining production equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring plant reliability through effective preventative and corrective maintenance, with a special focus on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving various production equipment. Key responsibilities include:
- Fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Breakdown response and root cause analysis.
- Accurate reporting and safety compliance.
- Housekeeping and equipment upgrades.
- Standby or overtime work when required.
Requirements
- Valid code 8, 10 or 14 driver’s licence.
- Recognised Trade Test qualification as a Fitter.
- Minimum of 5 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, power packs, presses, and hose and pipework installation and repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.
- Welding and basic fabrication experience will be advantageous.
- Medically fit for work in an industrial environment.
Skills
- Excellent hydraulic fault-finding ability and analytical skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Remuneration
Pratley offers a market-related remuneration package.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to: careers@pratley.co.za. Please include “Fitter” as a reference in your application.
Your application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae with contactable references.
- Reasons for leaving recent employment.
- Expected remuneration.
If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact Pratley
Address: 14 Jackson Street, Factoria Krugersdorp, Gauteng, 1739
Phone: +27 11 955-2190/8
Website: www.pratley.com