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Manufacturing

Fettler

Rock Processing, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for a hardworking and multi-skilled individual to join our team as a Fettler.

The role will report into the Fabrication Manager. The role will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park.

Purpose of the role:

  • To operate grinding equipment and grind steel components according to instructions.

The job responsibilities:

  • Responsible to operate grinding tools and see that they are well maintained.
  • Responsible to remove excess material, spatter or burrs from surfaces, round sharp edges to prepare them for welding or fitting.
  • Responsible to use the correct size grinding or cutting disk.
  • Responsible to flapper grind.
  • Responsible to maintain good housekeeping in your work areas on a continuous basis.
  • Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements prescribed by Kwatani and OHSAct and report any accident, injury or near miss that could have resulted in an accident to your foreman.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

  • Grade 12 /Matric Certificate or equivalent
  • 3 - 5 years' fettling/grinding experience obtained in a metal industry operations.
  • A valid crane operating license will be an added advantage

Other Requirements & Competencies

  • Basic understanding of vibrating equipment.
  • Basic problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to detect defect.
  • Practically orientated/minded.
  • Follow-through ability to complete tasks.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Honest work ethics.
  • Attention to details.
  • A can-do approach with a positive attitude.
  • Accuracy in work.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to engage in repetitive work.
  • Excellent eye-hand co-ordination.
  • Basic Knowledge of welding.
  • Ability to read and write and interpret instructions correctly.
  • Good understanding of how parts are made.
  • Ability to read and understand instructions from Boilermaker.
  • Ability to operate an overhead crane.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Application

Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 16 October 2025.

Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

About us:

Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

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