Maintenance Fitter
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Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
My client a manufacturing operation is looking for a hands-on technically savvy Maintenance Fitter to join their Port Elizabeth team. This role reports directly to the Toolroom Foreman and plays a critical part in ensuring optimal functioning of equipment through proactive maintenance prompt repairs and adherence to quality and safety standards.
If youre a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isnt afraid to get your hands dirty we want to hear from you. To carry out mechanical inspections perform repairs and ongoing maintenance of equipment and infrastructure - minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless production support.
Key Responsibilities:
Please submit your detailed CV qualifications & head & shoulders photo.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns and execute speedy repairs.
- Minimize downtime and equipment damage by acting fast and efficiently.
- Work closely with Production to proactively identify issues before they escalate.
- Provide reports on all repair and support activities.
- Conduct first-off inspections and scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Liaise with production to schedule downtime for preventative work.
- Submit feedback and escalate irregularities to the Toolroom Foreman.
- Assist in training Apprentices.
- Prepare training machines and provide on-the-job technical guidance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Monitor resource usage and limit unnecessary expenditure.
- Report risks irregularities and deviations to management.
- Build strong internal relationships and provide excellent support to operations.
- Act with integrity professionalism and a problem-solving attitude.
- Embody the companys core values: Integrity Respect Accountability and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions.
- Swing shift and maintenance is required to work everySunday.
- Proof Matric Certificate
- Proof Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)
- Up to 3 years experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
- Proficient in basic MS Office; exposure to SAP ERP or other maintenance-related systems
- Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance practices and SOPs
- Strong awareness of safety and housekeeping standards
- Technically minded with solid fault-finding skills
- Action-oriented and proactive
- Resilient under pressure
- Effective communicator (written and verbal)
- Organised flexible and customer-focused
Please submit your detailed CV qualifications & head & shoulders photo.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Key Skills
- DME
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Fire Sprinkler Fitting
- Physiology Knowledge
- Tube Bending
- OSHA
- Fabrication
- Pipe Threading
- Welding
- Geometry
- Power Tools
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