Mechanical Fitter

 Mechanical Fitter - Kitwe, Zambia

Closes: July 26, 2025

MIC ENGINEERING LTD

A mechanical engineering company

A leading firm in engineering and manufacturing industry is looking to hire an experienced

mechanical fitter to help us keep growing. If you’re hard-working and dedicated apply today!

Responsibilities for mechanical fitter:

    Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output

    Diagnostics Application – Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting

    plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized

    equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer

    software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of

    troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.

    Electronic Service Tool Application (laser alignment, vibration analysis, engine

    diagnostic tools etc) – Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools

    required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the

    product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or

    recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution.

    Product Repair and Maintenance – Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical

    products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to

    ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles workshop machines eg lathe,

    milling etc., engines or power generators, pumps following guidelines, using required

    tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and

    components following re-use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership;

    performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre-failure

    condition

    Service Documentation – Creates and verifies customer, equipment and technical

    information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures

    and documents required information in the service management system in order to

    have an accurate record of the work done

    Interprets engineering mechanical drawings for new instalments in order to come up

    with materials, tools and number of employees to execute the works.

    Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems and components

    Maintenance and overhaul of diesel welding machines, cherry pickers, diesel pumps,

    gearboxes etc

    Proficient in maintenance, repair and overhaul of multistage pumps

Qualifications for mechanical fitter

    Technician/Craft certificate in mechanical preferred

    Minimum 2 years experience in a busy workshop

    Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail

    Great verbal and written communication skills

    Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools

    and machines

    Ability to use precision tools (e.g., callipers) to take accurate measurements

    Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals

To apply for this job email your details to accounts@micande.co.za