Fitter

Profile Personnel; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in Stutterheim seeks a skilled Fitter to perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant equipment. Candidates must have a Matric / NTC 3, completed trade test with Red Seal, and a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in manufacturing or sawmilling. The role includes training apprentices and ensuring compliance with safety standards while maintaining equipment.

Prospective applicants should possess excellent communication skills in English and have a Code EB license with transport.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in sawmilling.
• Experience in servicing and installing hydraulics, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Ability to work overtime and standby duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant and machinery.
• Assist in on-the-job training of apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Installation of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

Machine setup

Communication skills in English

Ability to communicate in Xhosa

Education

Matric / NTC 3

Completed trade test as Fitter (Red Seal)

Tools

Sawmilling equipment

Hydraulic and pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment in the department. Cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery. Recording of all work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on a time sheet and worksheet. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical plant and ancillary equipment on site. Maintain a high level of housekeeping and total compliance with safety standards within his work area. Performing of overtime work and standby duties as and when required. Assisting with on-the-job training of apprentices and semi-skilled artisans working in the engineering division. Requisitioning of spares and materials. Assist in the formulation and implementation of a planned maintenance program. Be able to record faults, add to planned work list and plan execution of work.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Matric / NTC 3.
• Completed trade test as Fitter (and Turner, would be advantageous) with Red Seal
• Experience in the servicing and installation of:
• Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
• Conveyors;
• Gear boxes; and
• Belt and chain drives.

• Experienced in Sawmill related equipment, would be advantageous:
• Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment;
• Drum chippers;
• Debarkers;
• Planers
• Finger jointer machine
• Destacker
• Boilers
• Kilns

• Proven experience as a welder.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Sawmilling experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in machine setup.
• Medically fit with sober habits.
• Code EB license with own transport.
• Willing to work irregular hours and perform standby duties.
• Regularly working overtime, especially on weekends.
• Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read & write).
• Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be an added advantage