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