Artisan, Fitter

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Organizational skills","Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork"]

Maintain mining equipment to OEM specifications by performing preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and carrying out repairs on crushers and other assets. Keep accurate service and repair records, read and apply workshop manuals, and support maintenance planning and organization. Use knowledge of hydraulic systems and basic electrical fault finding to troubleshoot equipment issues while meeting maintenance, operational, and safety goals in a remote, technically challenging environment.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
4 days ago

Artisan, Fitter

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Job Summary

Maintain mining equipment to OEM specifications by performing preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and carrying out repairs on crushers and other assets. Keep accurate service and repair records, read and apply workshop manuals, and support maintenance planning and organization. Use knowledge of hydraulic systems and basic electrical fault finding to troubleshoot equipment issues while meeting maintenance, operational, and safety goals in a remote, technically challenging environment.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain equipment to OEM specifications by performing preventative and routine maintenance.
  • •Troubleshoot breakdowns and carry out repairs on the crusher and other equipment as instructed by the supervisor.
  • •Maintain records by recording service and repairs on equipment.
  • •Update job knowledge by using and understanding workshop manuals.
  • •Support maintenance and organization objectives and complete related tasks as delegated by the supervisor.

Key Requirements

  • •5 years of experience repairing crusher plants.
  • •Experience with primary and secondary crushers and screens.
  • •Experience with conveyor belts and drive motors.
  • •Strong hydraulic knowledge, including the ability to read diagrams.
  • •Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting (and other listed qualifications) certified by ZAQA.
Experience:5+ yearsMiningCrusher plantsHeavy equipmentMechanical maintenance
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:TroubleshootingOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork
Licenses:Class C Driver's License
Certifications:Craft Certificate in Mechanical FittingSilicosis certificateClass C Driver's License
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Hydraulic systemsHydraulic diagramsElectrical fault findingMechanical fittingCrusher plantsConveyor beltsDrive motorsWorkshop manuals

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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