A senior mechanical fitter in a foundry maintains, repairs, and installs heavy industrial machinery. Key duties include equipment troubleshooting , preventive maintenance , and leading junior technicians .
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repair : Fix and service heavy foundry machinery including induction furnaces, molding machines, sand mixers, shot blast units, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshooting : Diagnose mechanical faults rapidly during breakdowns to reduce production down time.
- Installation & Alignment : Align shafts, assemble gearboxes, and install replacement parts using exact measuring tools and blueprints.
- Leadership : Guide, mentor, and oversee junior fitters and apprentices in safe workshop practices.
- Safety Compliance : Enforce strict factory safety rules, use proper personal protective equipment,
and follow hazard protocols in a high-heat environment.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience : 5 or more years of hands-on mechanical fitting experience, ideally inside a heavy manufacturing or foundry setting
- Education : ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Technical Skills : Expert knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, cutting tools, and reading technical schematics.
- Physical Strength : Ability to lift heavy weights, work in hot conditions, and stand for long periods