Fitter and Turner

HR-Simplified (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pretoria is seeking a Fitter and Turner to manage machinery installation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, maintain logs, and coordinate with clients. Required qualifications include a Matric or NTC 3 Electronics Certificate and a Merseta Red Seal. Experience in Field Support and mechanical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience in Field Support.
• Experience working with electronic and/or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians installing and maintaining machinery.
• Maintain logs and schedules for machine maintenance.
• Coordinate with clients on machinery commissioning.

Skills

Field Support

Electronic component testing

Communication skills

Mechanical experience

Education

Matric or NTC 3 Electronics Certificate

Registered Merseta Red Seal

Job description

About the Company

At the company, our core business is manufacturing high-quality clay face bricks that meet the needs and expectations of our customers. Our state-of-the-art production facilities ensure that our bricks are made with the best raw materials, processes and technologies. Our transport division supports our manufacturing operations by delivering our bricks safely and on time to their intended destinations. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, safety and sustainability, we strive to provide the best clay face bricks in the market.

About the Role

A Fitter and Turner oversees a group of technicians who install, dismantle, maintain, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites. The Fitter and Turner will also be responsible for reporting to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all machines, applications, and parts
• Stay up to date on the research of the latest technology, application, and design of industry-related machines
• Keep an updated machine maintenance log and schedule
• Liaise and coordinate with clients regarding machinery commissioning and maintenance
• Ensure that thorough training of equipment is facilitated with the sales team and at client premises upon commissioning
• Actively follow up and manage callouts and breakdowns that have been logged.
• Ensure administrative requirements are met and systems are always followed (i.e., that job cards are processed and invoiced out to the client on completion of work done and quotations are sent for out-of-warranty machines first)
• Advise on and action market opportunities where sales can be made
• Take full responsibility for the stock holding of spares and machines, including ordering, levels, and stock take function
• Ongoing supplier engagement to secure supply, technology, and design.
• Liaise with suppliers on potential design changes or improvements
• Attend to emergency breakdowns before or after work hours when necessary
• Fault finding, diagnoses, and repair of machinery and equipment
• Liaise with reps, branches, and agents regarding machinery breakdowns, spares, client issues, and new machines
• Provide technical advice to branches and customer technicians when required
• Liaise with the relevant superiors, branches, and customers regarding the consignments of machinery and spares
• Test and be able to demonstrate the applications of new machinery and equipment to relevant parties
• Attend to general maintenance issues highlighted in and around the branch facility.
• Ensure all other peripheral functions of the department are completed and reported on when required
• Supervision of subordinates
• Ensure all company property is always accounted for
• Ensure the workshop and storage area are always kept clean, orderly, and presentable.
• Ensure availability for international and local travel as needed
• Always ensure food safety compliance and report any food safety matters to your supervisor
• You may be required to perform other tasks as and when operationally required

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric or NTC 3 Electronics Certificate
• Registered Merseta Red Seal
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Field Support with a minimum of 2 years on the job experience
• Min 1 to 2 years of electronic and / or mechanical experience.
• Electronic component testing
• Ability to work over weekends, standby and overtime
• English Written and verbal proficient
• Excellent clear and comprehensible communication skills
• Previous experience in training customers on new products
• Experience and or ability to learn new machinery quickly
• Able to work extended hours and perform weekend duties when required