Temporary Fitter and Turner - Crown Bag, Harrismith

VKB Group; Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company, VKB Group, seeks a Fitter & Turner to maintain and repair mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, with at least 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. This role focuses on minimizing downtime and ensuring efficient operations within the team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years proven experience in welding.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement repairs.
• Assist with breakdowns and reduce downtime.
• Mentor employees to ensure quality services.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4

N3 Mechanical engineering

Valid Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

The ideal team player will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of all mechanical equipment and systems within the operational unit by performing regular maintenance, diagnosing issues, and implementing effective repairs. Additionally, they will contribute to minimizing downtime and associated costs by promptly addressing breakdowns and maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Valid Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
• At least 5 years' proven experience in welding.
• Valid driver's license.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with breakdowns and assist with the reduction in downtime periods within the relevant operational unit to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the relevant operational unit.
• Report on breakdowns to management and record it on daily log sheet.
• Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by relevant manager.
• Dismantle, assemble and repair or replace faulty equipment and defective parts.
• Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
• Visual inspection of parts on a daily basis.
• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
• Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.
  
  

Skills Required

• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Please note You will be vetted and your MIE checked if you apply
  
  

Other information

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