Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Fitter & Turner to join our team in Swellendam, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant maintenance and turning/machining experience, with excellent communication skills and a practical mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain plant equipment
- Perform plant maintenance during shutdown periods
- Understand and interpret new drawings and manuals
- Install new machines and equipment as instructed
- Respond to emergency machine breakdowns throughout the plant
- Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment
- Provide feedback to Maintenance Engineer on breakdown root cause analyses
- Complete DMS Work orders and Work order book to record work completed
- Operate Leathe and Milling machine to manufacture parts and spares
- Participate in safety forums
- Follow-up on assigned activities through safety meetings/committees/representatives/management
- Report all safety incidents to relevant personnel
- Attend safety education and refresher programmes
- Comply with safety policies and procedures
- Distribute safety information as required
- Wear protective clothing and PPE where applicable
Requirements
- Qualified Trade Certificate in Fitting & Turning
- Minimum of 5 years of plant maintenance experience in food industry
- Minimum of 5 years of turning and machining experience
- Code 08/B driver’s license
- Forklift driver’s license (advantageous)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (advantageous)
- Experience with Tool and Parts Management (advantageous)
- Computer literacy
- Experience with ARC, TIG, and MIG welding (advantageous)
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified
Salary & Benefits
- Salary details not specified
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