Fitter

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Fitter & Turner for a demanding role in a sawmilling operation in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification and has extensive maintenance and installation experience.

You will service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gearboxes and sawmill equipment, maintain safety standards, and mentor apprentices, with overtime and standby duties as required.

Qualifications

• Matric or NTC 3 qualification and a completed Trade Test as Fitter and Turner with Red Seal or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 15 years experience in a sawmilling environment; Wetmill experience is an added advantage.
• Extensive servicing, maintenance and installation experience for hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, and belt/chain drives.
• Valid Code EB driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Able to work irregular hours including standby, overtime, and weekends; proficient in English; Xhosa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, servicing and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out safe and cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery.
• Accurately record maintenance work on job cards and maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
• Identify and requisition spares, tools and materials; support planned preventive maintenance programmes.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Sawmill equipment experience

Education

Matric / NTC 3

Trade Test: Fitter & Turner with Red Seal

Job description

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Matric / NTC 3 qualification. Completed Trade Test as a Fitter and Turner, with a valid Red Seal Certificate; OR Relevant equivalent skills and practical experience for candidates who are not trade tested. Extensive experience in the servicing, maintenance and installation of:Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; Conveyors; Gearboxes; and Belt and chain drive systems. Proven experience working with sawmill-related equipment, including:Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment; Drum chippers; and Debarkers. Proven welding experience and ability. Minimum of 15 years experience in a sawmilling environment , with Wetmill experience being an added advantage. Must be medically fit and maintain sober habits. Valid Code EB driver's licence and own reliable transport. Willingness to work irregular hours and perform standby duties when required. Willingness and ability to work overtime regularly, particularly on weekends. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be considered an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform effective and cost-efficient mechanical maintenance, servicing and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment within the department. Carry out the safe and cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery. Accurately record all maintenance, servicing and repair work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on the relevant job cards. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical plant and ancillary equipment on site. Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and ensure full compliance with all applicable health and safety standards within the work area. Perform overtime and standby duties as and when required by operational needs. Provide on-the-job training, guidance and support to apprentices and semi-skilled artisans within the Engineering Division. Identify and requisition the required spares, tools and materials necessary to complete maintenance and repair work. Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of planned preventative maintenance programmes.