Fitter & Turner - Farm Machinery

SUMMARY:
Mechanical Maintenance
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on farm machinery and equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
Repair, replace and maintain bearings, shafts, sprockets, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and
related components.
Carry out welding, cutting, drilling, grinding and fabrication where required.
Perform alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
Manufacture or modify parts where required.
Maintain and repair conveyors, feeding systems, pumps and other mechanical farm equipment.

Livestock & Farm Equipment
Maintain and repair equipment used in livestock handling and farming operations.
Maintain feed systems, water systems, pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
Assist with maintenance of cattle handling facilities, gates, crushes, loading facilities and other
mechanical structures.
Ensure equipment required for daily livestock operations remains operational.
Attend to urgent breakdowns that could affect livestock welfare or farm production.

Plant & Infrastructure
Inspect machinery and equipment regularly and identify potential mechanical failures.
Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance according to maintenance plans.
Assist with maintenance of generators, compressors and other supporting equipment where required.
Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good working condition.
Keep the maintenance workshop clean, organised and safe.

Safety & Compliance
Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Use appropriate PPE when performing maintenance work.
Ensure machinery is safely isolated before maintenance or repairs.
Report unsafe equipment, hazards and potential risks to management.
Maintain proper records of repairs, breakdowns and preventative maintenance.


Skills & Competencies
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability.
Good understanding of mechanical drawings and measurements.
Ability to use workshop machinery and hand tools.
Welding and fabrication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns quickly.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritise maintenance requirements.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a farm maintenance team.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends or standby when required due to operational emergencies.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric – essential.
Trade Tested Fitter & Turner – essential.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant maintenance experience, preferably in an agricultural, livestock or food production environment.
Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
Experience working with farm machinery and mechanical equipment.
Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and emergencies.
Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
Physically fit and able to work outdoors and in demanding farm conditions.


Advantageous Experience
Experience with:
Cattle/livestock handling equipment.
Feed mills and feeding systems.
Water pumps and borehole equipment.
Conveyors.
Gearboxes and drive systems.
Generators and compressors.
Tractors and agricultural machinery.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Welding and fabrication.
Abattoir/meat-processing equipment.