Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

In brief

Overview This role is for a Sawmill Maintenance Fitter at an established sawmilling operation, recruited by Prudent HR Solutions. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager. What you will do * 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 (from the original advert) * 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. Who should apply A suitably qualified and experienced Fitter with a Red Seal Certificate (or equivalent), possessing a minimum of 15 years in a sawmilling environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with specific sawmilling machinery and related equipment like hydraulics and pneumatics, proven welding skills, and be medically fit with own transport and a valid Code EB driver’s licence. They must be prepared to work irregular hours including overtime and standby duties, and be proficient in English, with isiXhosa being an advantage. Experience in a wetmill environment would also be beneficial. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sawmill-maintenance-fitter-prudent-hr-solutions-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 15 years of experience.

• Welding
• Driver's licence

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