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Maintenance Shift Artisan

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Job Location:

Port Elizabeth - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A well-established manufacturing environment is seeking an energetic skilled and motivated Maintenance Shift Artisan. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise with a focus on maintaining optimal plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and oversee maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant.

  • Troubleshoot equipment and process malfunctions identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

  • Complete 5-Why analyses for all breakdowns.

  • Collaborate with Shift Coordinators on breakdown support and preventative maintenance tasks.

  • Accurately capture maintenance information on MP2 and OEE Haldan systems.

  • Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

  • Relevant technical skills and a tertiary qualification.

  • Red Seal Electrician (essential) with at least 2 years posttrade test experience.

  • Red Seal Industrial Electrician (advantageous).

  • Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years posttrade test maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (essential).

  • At least 3 years specifically within a manufacturing setting.

  • Advantageous experience with:

    • Fanuc and Siemens equipment

    • Siepe conveyor systems

    • PLC-controlled systems

    • CNC machinery

    • VDH machines

    • Strapping & wrapping equipment

    • Low-pressure casting machines

    • X-ray machines

    • GnK punches

    • Eisenmann heat treatment machines

    • Wet paint and powder coating plants

Additional Requirements

  • Strong computer literacy (Word Excel Email MP2 Haldan).

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and function effectively within a team.

  • Willingness to work overtime as required.

  • Proactive innovative honest and reliable.

  • Adaptable assertive and able to maintain positive energy in a fast-paced environment.

Should you wish to apply please kindly email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Skills
  • Electrician
  • Maintenance
  • Quality Management Systems