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.