Quarry Mechanical Fitter

Mining/Minerals/Metals
Durban South, Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa

A well-established quarry operation on the South Coast requires a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join its Maintenance team, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader. This role is suited to a trade-tested artisan with solid plant experience in heavy-industrial, cement, or quarry environments.
 
You will perform scheduled inspections, attend to plant breakdowns, execute mechanical repairs and modifications, and recondition components to ensure plant availability exceeds 90%. The position demands strong fault-finding capability, adherence to MHSA and lockout procedures, and the ability to work independently in accordance with South African installation standards.
 
This opportunity suits a disciplined artisan who thrives in a high-availability production environment and takes ownership of safety, workmanship and continuous improvement.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric
  • Recognised Fitting & Turning qualification (min N3)
  • Completed apprenticeship and Trade Test
  • 3–5 years’ mechanical maintenance experience
  • Quarry or cement plant exposure
  • Experience on crushers, screens, conveyors, loaders and excavators
  • SAP MRP knowledge
  • Valid driver’s licence and South Coast residency