Fitter & Tuner

University of Fort Hare; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Delmas is seeking a qualified Fitter and Turner to join our farming maintenance team. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, repair, and fabrication of farm equipment in demanding farm conditions.

Requirements include Grade 12, trade-tested Fitter & Turner, and at least 3 years of relevant maintenance experience in agricultural environments. A valid driver’s licence is advantageous, and the candidate must be able to work independently and respond to breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential.
• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner – Essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant maintenance experience, preferably in an agricultural, livestock or food production environment.
• Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
• Experience working with farm machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors and in demanding farm conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on farm machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Repair, replace and maintain bearings, shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and related components.
• Carry out welding, cutting, drilling, grinding and fabrication where required.
• Perform alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
• Manufacture or modify parts where required.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, feeding systems, pumps and other mechanical farm equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment used in livestock handling and farming operations.
• Maintain feed systems, water systems, pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of cattle handling facilities, gates, crushes, loading facilities and other mechanical structures.
• Ensure equipment required for daily livestock operations remains operational.
• Attend to urgent breakdowns that could affect livestock welfare or farm production.
• Inspect machinery and equipment regularly and identify potential mechanical failures.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance according to maintenance plans.
• Assist with maintenance of generators, compressors and other supporting equipment where required.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Keep the maintenance workshop clean, organised and safe.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Farm equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Trade Tested Fitter & Turner

Job description

Our well-known client, within Delmas, is looking for a qualified Fitter and Turner to join their team!

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential.
• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner – Essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant maintenance experience, preferably in an agricultural, livestock or food production environment.
• Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
• Experience working with farm machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors and in demanding farm conditions.

Key Responsibilities (But not limited to):

Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on farm machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Repair, replace and maintain bearings, shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and related components.
• Carry out welding, cutting, drilling, grinding and fabrication where required.
• Perform alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
• Manufacture or modify parts where required.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, feeding systems, pumps and other mechanical farm equipment.

Livestock & Farm Equipment

• Maintain and repair equipment used in livestock handling and farming operations.
• Maintain feed systems, water systems, pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of cattle handling facilities, gates, crushes, loading facilities and other mechanical structures.
• Ensure equipment required for daily livestock operations remains operational.
• Attend to urgent breakdowns that could affect livestock welfare or farm production.

Plant & Infrastructure

• Inspect machinery and equipment regularly and identify potential mechanical failures.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance according to maintenance plans.
• Assist with maintenance of generators, compressors and other supporting equipment where required.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Keep the maintenance workshop clean, organised and safe.

Advantageous Experience

• Cattle/livestock handling equipment.
• Feed mills and feeding systems.
• Water pumps and borehole equipment.
• Conveyors.
• Gearboxes and drive systems.
• Generators and compressors.
• Tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Abattoir/meat-processing equipment.