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 foodproduction 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.