Description
FOREMAN FITTER & TURNER (2 POSITIONS)

GRADE: 8
LOCATION: MECHANICAL WORKSHOP
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER
REPORTING TO: WORKSHOP SUPERINTENDENT

JOB OBJECTIVE

Responsible for removal, disassembly, machining, repair, fitting, reassembly and installation of all mechanical plant and machinery including but not limited to pumps, boreholes, valves, gearboxes, elevators, blowers, vacuum pumps (truck mounted), fans, aerators, stirrers and mixers including all workshop and field maintenance services to ensure optimum plant availability.

Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS

* Supervision of installation, repairs and maintenance of plant and machinery.
* Inspection, diagnosis and correction of failed and malfunctioning plant and machinery.
* Supervises manufacturing of spares and components.
* Reading and interpreting mechanical drawing to subordinates.
* Implementation of Safety and Health standards protocols.
* Compilation of daily/weekly/monthly reports.


Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* Skilled Worker Class (1) Fitter and Turning Certificate.
* National Craft Certificate in Fitting and Machine Shop Engineering.
* Diploma in Fitting and Machine Shop Engineering (A MUST).
* 5 ‘O’ LEVELS.
* Computer Literacy.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
* Clean Class 4 Drivers Licence (A MUST).
* At least Five (5) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
* Experience with use of various couplings, selection, usage, advantages and disadvantages.
* Familiarity with Occupational Health & Safety Act & Environmental Management Act.
* Basic understanding of motor control and electrical principles.

KEY COMPETENCES

* Ability to work under pressure.
* Team player.
* Leadership skills.