Maintenance Fitter Job Overview
In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving site reliability through preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Complete plant and equipment fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
* First response for all mechanical breakdowns on-site, including process improvements, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
* Implement preventative maintenance routines and provide technical leadership and ownership for site mechanical systems.
Mechanical Systems Expertise:
* Motors and gearboxes from fractional horsepower to up to 125kW.
* Chain drives and chains transporting anything from a few boards to several tonnes of logs.
* Hydraulic systems, including servo-driven hydraulic systems.
* Pneumatic systems.
* Mobile plant, including combi lift and fork trucks.
* Boilers and drying kilns, including low-pressure hot water systems.
Technical Skills:
* Arc and TIG welding.
* Cutting and burning.
Requirements:
* Ensure equipment is well maintained to ensure maximum uptime by carrying out routine maintenance and inspections.
* Ensure compliance with external laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the plant and internal safety standards and procedures.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on site reliability.
* Chance to develop technical skills and expertise in mechanical systems.
* Collaborative team environment.