Fitter

Qualification:

Trade qualified (cert III in engineering Machining/Fitting or equivalent international qualification) with workshop-based experience.

Reports To:

Shift Supervisor / Leading Hand, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager

Job Purpose:

Must comply with all legislation and safety guidelines. Set up operation of workstation and tasks outlined by supervisor.

Authority:

This position has authority to report quality and OH&S problems and recommend corrective and preventive action.

Objectives:

To manufacture a quality product to customers scope of work and required standards following all occupational health and safety guidelines while adhering to all company policies.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate sound mechanical aptitude and able to read, interpret and manufacture from technical workshop drawings in accordance to scope of work
• Set up and execute product manufacturing sequence operations in accordance with the assigned job traveller documentation and or as identified during manufacturing
• Be able to check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• Be able to machine to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• Be able to work independently and or within a team with or without supervision
• To manufacture, strip and repair product in a proper and safe manner using the most economical methods
• Inspect and record manufacturing details as and when product manufacture documentations require including for all variations
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks liaising with all relevant stakeholders
• Identify and document all non-conformances and report to their supervisor immediately
• Keep and maintain workstations and surrounds in a safe and tidy manner
• Conduct safe and proper machine operation as per SOP training
• Notify supervisor of any shortage of tools, and or maintenance requirements
• Seek approval of Workshop Management for any changes to Workshop practices, drawings etc. Ensure that no practice or procedure is changed without this authority
• Conduct Pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment
• Participate in Risk Assessment
• Participate in personal training including helping with apprentices and fellow personnel
• Daily timesheet completion at the end of every shift with accurate job and operation details.

Accountability:

• Be present to start and finish work on the job at the designated starting times
• Be present for their entire required shift and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.
• Be consistent in doing the right thing in all aspects pertaining to their role.
• Demonstrate responsible actions with specific duties that go along with their job task
• Demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team, maintain a high standard of personal conduct, behaving in a professional manner, treating other team members with respect and dignity at all times, whilst also motivating and assisting fellow team members to perform tasks as efficiently as possible
• Demonstrate assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.