Artisan III – Fitter at Gold Fields

Position Summary

The Engineering Department of Tarkwa Gold Mine (CIL & Crushers sections) seeks to employ an experienced and outstanding individual to fill an Artisan III – Fitter position. The successful applicant will apply knowledge and experience to identify and repair faults and liaise with other units within the department to improve the delivery of the section and assisting mechanics to carry out maintenance work in the section.

Key Responsibilities

Execute daily routine work according to policies and procedures within prescribed guidelines with emphasis on quality and quantity of work output

Apply knowledge of standards, methods and procedures to all work situations, planned and urgent

Execute duties in a responsible manner with quality of work as priority

Carry out routine maintenance, strip and assemble gearboxes, cone crushers, slurry and water pumps, wet grinding mill components dewatering pumps and other ancillary equipment

Contribute to ensuring cohesiveness of a team

Put in intentional efforts to eliminating wastage

Work with groups and teams to Identify and rectify risks and hazards

Undertake daily routine fault tracing and maintenance of machines and report back to the supervisor

Suggest ways to improve performance in order to meet targets

Key Requirements

Mechanical Engineering Technician Part I, II, III or NVTI Grade 2 Certificate from a recognized institution. A Higher National Diploma would be considered.

Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in plant equipment maintenance

Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as ability to interact with people of diverse culture and backgrounds.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Must have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering maintenance

Must have a good understanding of mechanical drives and their maintenance

Must have a good knowledge of how to interpret engineering drawings

Must have a good knowledge of lubricants and lubrication methods

Must have a good knowledge on the use of mechanical hand tools, uses and measurements tools like – micrometer screw gauge, files, feeler gauges, and Vernier caliper etc