Maintenance Fitter

Our client a leader in the manufacturing industry is currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Exciting Opportunity:
Join a respected and established manufacturing company where your technical expertise will play a key role in maintaining plant efficiency and operational reliability. This opportunity offers stable employment competitive remuneration provident fund benefits annual bonus opportunities and the chance to work within a dynamic maintenance team.

Requirements:

• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter.
• Valid South African Drivers Licence (essential).
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing industrial or production environment.
• Ability to participate in a standby roster and respond to after-hours breakdowns when required.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform planned preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
• Attend to emergency breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Participate in standby duties and respond to call-outs as required.
• Maintain maintenance records and complete job cards accurately.
• Assist with equipment installations modifications and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and maintenance processes.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Normal Working Hours:42 hours per week
• Annual Leave:15 days per year
• Annual Bonus:15 days bonus (pro-rated where applicable)
• Provident Fund:
  • Employer Contribution:6%
  • Employee Contribution:5%
• No Medical Aid provided.
• Standby allowance and call-out duties applicable as per company requirements.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1