Maintenance Operator GR 2

We have an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Operator Gr 2 Services. The purpose of this role is to safely replace, install, repair, and maintain various less complicated equipment and machinery according to maintenance standards and practices..

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Maintenance Operator Gr 2 Services your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

- Follow all health and safety requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
- Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.

Maintenance Efficiency

- Execute plant and equipment maintenance preparations and maintenance tasks following SMP (Standard Maintenance Practice).
- Monitor maintenance progress regularly and check preparation activities against planned schedules.
- Report deviations as soon as they occur.

Equipment and Machinery Maintenance

- Remove and replace the worn plates.
- Ensure work is executed as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
- Ensure all toolboxes and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
- Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.

Assistance

- Assist with maintenance (changing grease bulkers, diesel nozzles, pipes, etc.).
- Assist Artisans with effective maintenance of equipment and related machinery to ensure optimal utilisation and availability and maximise production and throughput schedules.
- Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.

Pre-Shift Inspections

- Do pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, machines, machine parts, and components to check functionality and safety and prevent asset injuries and damage.
- Ensure that operations occur within prescribed processes, procedures, and standards.
- Continuously observe and monitor equipment/vehicle performance against standards.
- Identify non-conformances or deviations and report these to the direct supervisor to ensure that defects are followed up on and attended to.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) HME department on a Band J6 (B-Upper) level reporting to the Engineering Supervisor Vehicle A/B.

Requirements

Grade 12 /N3 Technical; SA Driver’s Licence; Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.; Knowledge of vehicle/equipment components and functionality.; Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.; Understand manufacturer standards in a maintenance environment.; Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to maintenance work.