- 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.
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).
