Fitter & Turner

Chainlink Recruitment; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is assisting an established agricultural organisation in Delmas, SA, to recruit a Fitter & Turner for its maintenance team. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on farm equipment and production machinery.

The ideal candidate will have a Trade Tested Fitter & Turner with at least 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in agriculture or food production, and a valid driver's license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric - essential.
• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner - essential.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with farm machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Agricultural, livestock or food-production experience advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in demanding farm conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and farm machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Maintain bearings, shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and conveyors.
• Perform mechanical fitting, alignment, welding, fabrication, cutting, drilling and grinding where required.
• Maintain livestock handling, feeding and water systems.
• Assist with maintenance of generators, compressors and other supporting equipment.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns affecting farm operations.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Trade-ready fitter & Turner

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Trade Tested Fitter & Turner

Job description

FITTER & TURNER

Location: Delmas

Industry: Agriculture / Livestock / Food Production

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: R20,000 - R25,000 per month, depending on experience

Introduction

An established organisation within the agricultural and livestock sector is seeking an experienced Fitter & Turner to join its maintenance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, fault-finding and breakdown maintenance on farm, livestock and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and farm machinery.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.


• Maintain bearings, shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and conveyors.


• Perform mechanical fitting, alignment, welding, fabrication, cutting, drilling and grinding where required.


• Maintain livestock handling, feeding and water systems.


• Assist with maintenance of generators, compressors and other supporting equipment.


• Respond to urgent breakdowns affecting farm operations.


• Maintain a safe and organised workshop and comply with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric - essential.


• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner - essential.


• Minimum 3 years' relevant mechanical maintenance experience.


• Experience with farm machinery and mechanical equipment.


• Agricultural, livestock or food-production experience will be advantageous.


• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.


• Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and emergencies.


• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in demanding farm conditions.

Advantageous Experience

• Livestock handling equipment.


• Feed mills and feeding systems.


• Pumps and borehole equipment.


• Conveyors, gearboxes and drive systems.


• Tractors and agricultural machinery.


• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


• Generators and compressors.


• Abattoir or meat-processing equipment.