Fitter - Free State Oil, Villiers

Fitter - Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd Location: Villiers, Eastern Free State Introduction to the VKB Group The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers.

Minimum Requirements

• Packaging / manufacturing plants operating heavy machinery
• Bulk supply chain / materials handling environments
• Steel industry
• Wood / timber industry
• Grain / milling industry
• Candidates from FMCG production-only environments will not be preferred , unless exposure includes heavy machinery, packaging lines, conveyors, pumps, or bulk handling systems.
• Stable employment history is essential. Candidates with frequent job changes / job hopping will not be considered.
• Valid Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate (your qualification will be validated before the recruitment process continues to interview stage)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Pneumatics
• Pumps
• Conveyors
• Shafts
• Sprockets
• Bearings
• Gearboxes
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime, shifts, and weekends when required
• Manual handling, working at heights, and confined space awareness
• Understanding of production processes
• Knowledge of PPE and safety procedures
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• High attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Use Google Chrome when applying via the Career Portal
• Submit a clear CV in PDF or Word format
• No handwritten documents
• Upload CV only in the CV section
• Supporting documents can be uploaded separately
• Profile picture minimum size: 300 x 300px
• Minimum 5-10 years proven fitting experience in relevant industrial environments
• 10-15 years proven fitting experience will be advantageous
• Proven welding experience (ARC advantageous)
• Good communication skills
• Suitable Industry Backgrounds Include:
• Please Note:
• Additional Information
• Please note you will be vetted and MIE checks will be conducted if we consider you for the next recruitment process phase.
• The company reserves the right to close vacancies at its own discretion.
• Application Notes
• Skills Required
• d and qualified Fitter with a strong mechanical background in heavy machinery, packaging plants, bulk handling operations, or industrial production environments.
• Similar industrial mechanical environments with transferable
• Minimum 5-10 years proven fitting
• in relevant industrial environments
• 10-15 years proven fitting
• will be advantageous
• Proven welding
• (ARC advantageous)
• Good communication

Responsibilities

• Reduce plant breakdowns and downtime to minimise costs
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and systems
• Conduct fault-finding and problem-solving on machinery
• Repair or replace defective parts and assemblies
• Inspect machinery daily and test operation
• Complete job cards accurately and obtain sign-off
• Report failures and breakdowns to management
• Improve plant equipment reliability continuously
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards
• Complete compulsory training interventions
• Mentor employees on best maintenance practices
• Perform additional duties as required by management
• Duties & Responsibilities