Background

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd is a Mining company focused on the production and exploration of Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Trinity Musha is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Shift Plant Fitter.

Job Brief

The Shift Plant Fitter is responsible for delivering efficient mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of all plant machinery and water systems during shift operations. The role ensures equipment remains safe, reliable, and fully operational to support continuous production and effective water management.

They also handle the installation, inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed plant mechanical equipment to maintain safe and efficient plant performance. By providing timely maintenance and minimizing breakdowns, the Shift Plant Fitter helps reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of plant assets.

Responsibilities

The shift plant fitter has the following responsibilities and duties:

1. Maintenance and Repair

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment such as crushers, screens, conveyors, slurry pumps, water pumps, shaking tables, spirals and jigs.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble equipment according to OEM specifications.
• Replace worn out parts such as belts, pulleys, liners and bearings.
• Conduct routine inspection and alignment of rotating machines.

2. Water System

• Inspect, install, service, and maintain water pumps, pipelines, valves, and fittings.
• Carry out daily monitoring of water flow, pressure, and pump performance.
• Handle troubleshooting of water pumps.
• Conduct repairs on leaking pipes, damaged flanges, or blocked lines.

3. Inspections and diagnostics

• Perform regular inspections of equipment to identify potential failures.
• Report mechanical defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Use measuring tools (vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) for alignment and tolerance checks.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.

4. Installation and commissioning

• Assist in installation and alignment of new machinery and plant components.
• Support commissioning new or overhauled equipment.
• Ensure all installations meet safety and engineering standards.

5. Safety and compliance

• Adhere to all safety, health and environment (SHE)regulations.
• Follow the lock-out/Tag-out and permit work procedures.
• Always use appropriate personal PPEs.
• Conduct pre-task assessments before performing maintenance.

6. Coordination and Communication

• Work under the direction of the Plant Maintenance shift supervisor.
• Communicating equipment condition and job progress clearly.
• Collaborate with electricians, welders and operators during maintenance tasks.
• Complete job cards, maintenance logs and work order reports accurately.

Job Requirements

The Plant Shift Fitter should have the following education, experience and skills:

• Diploma in Industrial Mechanical Fitting or related field
• Trade Test Certificate in Fitting and turning/Mechanical Fitting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a fitter in a mineral processing plant.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with rotating and fixed plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Experience with welding, fabrication or machining is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (PM, PdM, RCM).
• Trustworthy and have sober habits
• Basic mathematical and writing skills
• Be able to work within a Team environment
• Professionalism, Positive Attitude and Excellent communication skills at least in English.

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment such as crushers, screens, conveyors, slurry pumps, water pumps, shaking tables, spirals and jigs.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble equipment according to OEM specifications.
• Replace worn out parts such as belts, pulleys, liners and bearings.
• Conduct routine inspection and alignment of rotating machines.
• Inspect, install, service, and maintain water pumps, pipelines, valves, and fittings.
• Carry out daily monitoring of water flow, pressure, and pump performance.
• Handle troubleshooting of water pumps.
• Conduct repairs on leaking pipes, damaged flanges, or blocked lines.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment to identify potential failures.
• Report mechanical defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Use measuring tools (vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) for alignment and tolerance checks.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Assist in installation and alignment of new machinery and plant components.
• Support commissioning new or overhauled equipment.
• Ensure all installations meet safety and engineering standards.
• Adhere to all safety, health and environment (SHE)regulations.
• Follow the lock-out/Tag-out and permit work procedures.
• Always use appropriate personal PPEs.
• Conduct pre-task assessments before performing maintenance.
• Work under the direction of the Plant Maintenance shift supervisor.
• Communicating equipment condition and job progress clearly.
• Collaborate with electricians, welders and operators during maintenance tasks.
• Complete job cards, maintenance logs and work order reports accurately.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with rotating and fixed plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Experience with welding, fabrication or machining is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (PM, PdM, RCM).
• Trustworthy and have sober habits
• Basic mathematical and writing skills
• Be able to work within a Team environment
• Professionalism, Positive Attitude and Excellent communication skills at least in English.

• Diploma in Industrial Mechanical Fitting or related field
• Trade Test Certificate in Fitting and turning/Mechanical Fitting or equivalent.