Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

We are recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter for an established sawmilling operation. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
Install new plant and machinery.
Record completed work accurately on job cards.
Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
Perform overtime and standby duties as required.
Assist with training apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
Requisition spares and materials.
Assist with implementing planned maintenance programmes.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Matric or NTC 3.
Fitter and Turner Trade Test with a Red Seal Certificate, or equivalent skills and relevant experience.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a sawmilling environment.
Wetmill experience will be advantageous.
Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belt drives and chain drives.
Experience with frame saws, bandsaws, drum chippers and debarkers.
Proven welding experience.
Medically fit and of sober habits.
Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own transport.
Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and standby duties.
Able to speak, read and write English; isiXhosa will be advantageous.

Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and applicable Employment Equity plans.

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