Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, founded in 1884 in Switzerland, with a global presence in more than 160 locations across 50+ countries and 9,000 employees. We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to join a small team and work for a global company with development opportunities.
The Maintenance Fitter will work a shift system, including an on‑call rota, to ensure the functioning of plant processing equipment. The role involves working with a variety of machinery, performing inspections, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, inspect, repair, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment including belt and chain elevators, conveyors, crushers, classifiers, screens, pressure systems, and other plant machinery.
- Perform both breakdown repairs and planned mechanical inspections and report equipment conditions for further evaluation.
- Engage in equipment fabrication as needed and operate powered industrial vehicles safely.
- Undertake basic electrical maintenance tasks as required, under supervision initially.
- Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking jobs, documenting hours, and reporting job statuses.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols to maintain a zero‑injury work environment.
- Conduct pre‑job risk assessments daily and participate actively in monthly safety meetings.
- Comply with Quality System Manual procedures and ensure safe working conditions.
- Be prepared to enter confined spaces following relevant training.
- Maintain regular communication with other departments regarding job status, projected timelines, and any necessary assistance.
- Inform supervisors of any modifications required for the CMMS plans, task sheets, or Bill of Materials (BOMs).
Qualifications
- Proven industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
- Proven experience with the repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.
- High mechanical aptitude and a deep understanding of mechanical maintenance procedures.
- Proficiency with crushing, grinding, and conveying machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
- Competence in machinist tasks, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting, and general maintenance.
- Familiarity with personal computers and data entry processes.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Mining
