Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

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.