Fitter & Turner

Chainlink Recruitment; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment in Rustenburg is seeking a qualified Fitter & Turner with strong mechanical maintenance experience to work on chrome plant equipment, conveyors, crushers, screens and slurry pumps. The role requires independent work, fault-finding skills, and safety commitment; chrome plant maintenance experience is highly advantageous, and immediate availability is preferred.

This permanent on-site position in Rustenburg offers a market-related salary and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Fitter & Turner with strong mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in Chrome Plant Maintenance is highly advantageous.
• Must be medically fit and available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance — Perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment
• Inspections & fault‑finding — Conduct inspections, identify faults, and perform preventative maintenance
• Conveyor systems — Maintain and repair conveyor belts and conveyor systems
• Crushers — Work on Jaw Crushers and VSI Crushers
• Screens & feeders — Maintain screens, feeders and related equipment
• Slurry pumps — Repair and maintain slurry pumps
• Operational reliability — Ensure equipment remains operational and downtime is minimised
• Safety compliance — Follow all safety procedures and maintenance standards

Education

Trade Tested Fitter & Turner

Job description

FITTER & TURNER

Location: Rustenburg

Industry: Manufacturing / Chrome Plant Maintenance / Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Urgency: Immediate

Salary: Market‑related

Introduction

Our client in Rustenburg is seeking a qualified, trade‑tested Fitter & Turner with strong mechanical maintenance experience. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, perform fault‑finding, and maintain a wide range of plant equipment including conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders and slurry pumps.

Chrome plant maintenance experience will be highly advantageous. The role requires someone medically fit and available to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance — Perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment




• Inspections & Fault‑Finding — Conduct inspections, identify faults, and perform preventative maintenance




• Conveyor Systems — Maintain and repair conveyor belts and conveyor systems




• Crushers — Work on Jaw Crushers and VSI Crushers




• Screens & Feeders — Maintain screens, feeders and related equipment




• Slurry Pumps — Repair and maintain slurry pumps




• Operational Reliability — Ensure equipment remains operational and downtime is minimised




• Safety Compliance — Follow all safety procedures and maintenance standards

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Fitter & Turner — Trade Tested


• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience


• Experience in Chrome Plant Maintenance (highly advantageous)


• Good knowledge of conveyor belts and conveyor systems


• Experience with Jaw Crushers and VSI Crushers


• Knowledge of screens and feeders


• Experience with slurry pumps


• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding skills


• Ability to work independently and within a team


• Medically fit


• Available to start ASAP