Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
C.P Engineering Limited is currently looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Fitter to be based in Kitwe.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Maintenance Fitters fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials to make production
• Maintaining & repairing machines
• Mark the shape and dimensions of a part to be machined by studying blueprints and using measuring instruments
• Assemble and fit machined parts using drill holes and tap threads, if necessary, for bolting parts together
• Providing onsite quality control by inspecting works for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Performing works in accordance with established safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
• Check tightness of joints and operation of moving parts, and file or chisel parts to make final adjustments if the fit is not perfect
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Installing, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, servicing, and carrying out alteration and testing of all mechanical machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Disassembling appliances so that problems can be diagnosed, and repairs be done.
• Clean and lubricate assembled machinery or equipment
• Operate powered machines which may be manually, or computer controlled
• Erect machinery and equipment in the workshop
• Inspect machinery regularly and make any adjustments or repairs needed, by removing any worn or damaged parts to install replacements, by sending a damaged part to the machine shop for repair or by doing the repair work themselves

Preferred candidate qualifications & experience
• Full grade 12 certificate OR GCE.
• Diploma/Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or Engineering or its equivalent
• 4 years and above working experience in Engineering and Manufacturing industry.
• Full paid 2024 Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia

Skills and competencies
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical Thinker and ability to make decisions
• High professional ethics and proficiency
• Strong technical competence in mechanical and electrical fitting
• Ability to self-manage.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic machinery or equipment when repairing.
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Ability to work in a pressured and deadline-driven environment.
• Computer literate
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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• Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their application letters, CV and academic qualifications in ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT. The Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th August 2024.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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