Description:
My client a manufacturing operation within the logistics space 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 you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t 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:
- 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 company’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions.
- 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.
Requirements:
- If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t 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:
- 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 company’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions.
- 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.
- 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 company’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions.
- 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
26 May 2025;
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