Fitter, Stutterheim

University of Fort Hare; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape seeks a qualified Fitter for a permanent vacancy. The ideal candidate must hold a Red Seal or equivalent trade certification, Matric/NTC3, and extensive sawmilling experience.

You will perform mechanical maintenance, install new plant, and record work on job cards. The role also involves maintaining equipment knowledge, training apprentices, and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Matric/NTC 3 required.
• Red Seal or equivalent trade certification (Fitter and Turner).
• Minimum 15 years in a sawmilling environment; wetmill experience advantageous.
• Experience servicing and installing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belts/chain drives.
• Welding experience essential.
• Code EB license with own transport; English communication compulsory; Xhosa an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant/equipment.
• Install new plant and machinery as required.
• Record work performed on job cards; maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment.

Skills

Matric/NTC 3

Red Seal trade (Fitter and Turner)

Sawmill experience

Welding experience

EB license

English communication

Xhosa language

Education

Red Seal/Fitter & Turner

Job description

We are seeking a Fitter for a permanent vacancy based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Matric / NTC 3.
• Completed trade test as Fitter and Turner with Red Seal certificate OR
• Relevant equal skill and experience if not trade tested.
• Strong experience in the servicing and installation of: Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
• Conveyors; Gear boxes; and Belt and chain drives.
• Experienced in Sawmill related equipment: Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment;
• Drum chippers; Debarkers;
• Proven experience as a welder.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a sawmilling environment with Wetmill experience being an advantage
• 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.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• 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 job card.
• 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

Salary: Market related