Senior Fitter & Sawmill Maintenance

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Fitter & Turner for a demanding role in a sawmilling operation in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification and has extensive maintenance and installation experience.

You will service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gearboxes and sawmill equipment, maintain safety standards, and mentor apprentices, with overtime and standby duties as required.

Qualifications

• Matric or NTC 3 qualification and a completed Trade Test as Fitter and Turner with Red Seal or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 15 years experience in a sawmilling environment; Wetmill experience is an added advantage.
• Extensive servicing, maintenance and installation experience for hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, and belt/chain drives.
• Valid Code EB driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Able to work irregular hours including standby, overtime, and weekends; proficient in English; Xhosa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, servicing and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out safe and cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery.
• Accurately record maintenance work on job cards and maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
• Identify and requisition spares, tools and materials; support planned preventive maintenance programmes.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Sawmill equipment experience

Education

Matric / NTC 3

Trade Test: Fitter & Turner with Red Seal

Job description

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Fitter & Turner for a demanding role in a sawmilling operation in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification and has extensive maintenance and installation experience.

You will service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gearboxes and sawmill equipment, maintain safety standards, and mentor apprentices, with overtime and standby duties as required.