Mechanical Fitter – Plant Maintenance (Kabwe)

About the role

The Mechanical Fitter will support the maintenance department in keeping all plant equipment operating efficiently. The role focuses on mechanical fitting activities, preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaboration with production teams at the Kabwe site.

Key responsibilities

• Provide fitting support to maintenance and production personnel as required.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on pumps, gearboxes, valves and other mechanical equipment.
• Assemble and dis‑assemble pumps, gearboxes and valves.
• Assist the foreman in installing mechanical equipment.
• Maintain preventive‑maintenance compliance according to schedules, procedures and standards.
• Carry out inspections and work in line with quality‑assurance requirements and industry codes.
• Support the Mechanical Supervisor with job timing, planning and recommendations for productivity improvements.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical equipment and perform routine safety checks.
• Assist electrical and mechanical team members with required maintenance work.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mining operation or process plant.
• Valid Silicosis Certificate.

Required skills

• Mechanical fitting.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Corrective maintenance.
• Pump assembly/disassembly.
• Gearbox assembly/disassembly.
• Valve assembly/disassembly.
• Hydraulic equipment repair.
• Pneumatic equipment repair.
• Fault diagnosis.
• Safety inspections.
• Quality‑assurance compliance.