Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill (Rance Timber)

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Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill (Rance Timber)

Location: Eastern Cape and South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill

The successful incumbent will report to the Maintenance Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric / NTC 3.
  • Completed trade test as Fitter (and Turner, would be advantageous) with Red Seal Experience in the servicing and installation of:
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
    • Conveyors;
    • Gear boxes; and
    • Belt and chain drives.
  • Experienced in Sawmill related equipment, would be advantageous:
    • Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment;
    • Drum chippers;
    • Debarkers;
    • Planers
    • Finger jointer machine
    • Destacker
    • Boilers
    • Kilns
  • Proven experience as a welder.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Sawmilling experience would be an advantage.
  • Experience in machine setup.
  • Medically fit with sober habits.
  • Code EB license with own transport.
  • Willing to work irregular hours and perform standby duties.
  • Regularly working overtime, especially on weekends.
  • Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read & write).
  • Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment in the department.
  • Cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery.
  • Recording of all work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on a time sheet and worksheet.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical plant and ancillary equipment on site.
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping and total compliance with safety standards within his work area.
  • Performing of overtime work and standby duties as and when required.
  • Assisting with on-the-job training of apprentices and semi-skilled artisans working in the engineering division.
  • Requisitioning of spares and materials.
  • Assist in the formulation and implementation of a planned maintenance program.
  • Be able to record faults, add to planned work list and plan execution of work.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 15th July 2025.