Workshop Artisan: Precision Maintenance & Fabrication Lead

Agricruitment; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricruitment is seeking a Workshop Artisan for a leading producer, packer and exporter in the Citrusdal valley. The role supports the daily workshop operations at the packing facility and reports to the maintenance manager.

Key duties include housekeeping, spare parts control, repairs, fabrication for efficiency, tool and equipment management, and adherence to health and safety standards in the workshop.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a trade certificate in Boiler Making or Fitting/Turning or Welding.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical workshop environment.
• Code 10 Driver's License and strong organizational/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of good housekeeping practices in workshop.
• Management of packhouse equipment spares and maintenance consumable stock levels.
• Assistance with packhouse related breakdowns in the form of repairing or assembling parts in the workshop.
• Fabrication of parts and equipment that will improve production efficiencies, ergonomics and housekeeping.
• Liaison with service providers on the manufacturing of spares and parts and timely delivery thereof.
• Management of power tools and lifting equipment including booking of tools/equipment and related compliances (Load tests, inspections, tool maintenance etc.).
• Execute maintenance tasks during post season maintenance plan.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed, and safe working practices are executed within the workshop.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

Grade 12

Trade certificate in Boiler Making or Fitting/Turning or Welding

Tools

Code 10 Driver's License

Job description

Agricruitment is seeking a Workshop Artisan for a leading producer, packer and exporter in the Citrusdal valley. The role supports the daily workshop operations at the packing facility and reports to the maintenance manager.

Key duties include housekeeping, spare parts control, repairs, fabrication for efficiency, tool and equipment management, and adherence to health and safety standards in the workshop.