Fitter Assistant (Aide) - AECI Limited

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must follow instructions from the artisan/management, and be able to carry out daily duties without supervision.
• Prepare equipment that is to be repaired by Artisan by scraping, cleaning etc.
• Prepare joints flange faces by scraping, hand wire brushing using power tools to ensure that surfaces satisfy for the correct jointing.
• Prepare equipment for use and ensure correct tools are available for the job.
• Ensure that oxygen and Acetylene bottles are full and replaced when empty.
• Will be required to fetch cutting torches and collect pneumatic power tools, ensuring that the hoses, fittings are in good condition and available when required.
• Prepare portable/electrical equipment for use when necessary and report any defects to the Artisan/Supervisor.
• Assists Artisan with minor rigging work, obtain slings and chain blocks, and must be able to use the lifting equipment.
• Priority is to keep work place clean, tidy at all times, that is in plant area and workshops, oil stores etc.
• Clearing all scrap material after work being complete and discard in the recycle bins provided in work area.
• Observe and report unsafe conditions to the Operator, Artisan and Supervision.
• Assist Artisan when additional labour is required that’s to position pipework, machinery, equipment etc.
• Supervise unskilled labour (contractors, visitors) who assist in heavy work, ensures safety is maintained at all times.
• Must have knowledge of tools and spares kept in storeroom.
• Must report any irregularities encountered on the plant and workshop.
• Might be required to collect tools, equipment from stores and steam line inspections and shutdown.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12/Equivalent
• Boilers/Workshop experience will be an advantage
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, walking, climbing, lifting etc.
• Must be able to work around moving machinery, in the vicinity of very hot pipes, vessels under pressure +- 430 degrees Celsius and heights in confined spaces and in dusty atmosphere.
• Must be able to work in very hot conditions and adhere to safety procedures.
• Ability to work standby and overtime as and when required
• Must be physically fit
• Driver’s license will be a benefit.

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Safety Orientated
• Self-motivated
• Time management