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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Port Elizabeth. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of our equipment and machinery. If you have a strong background in technical and mechanical maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to compliance and customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Repair and diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions swiftly.
  • Minimize downtime by quickly addressing faults, defects, and failures.
  • Ensure equipment operates optimally through the application of relevant technical and engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with Production to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
  • Provide regular reports to the Toolroom Foreman, documenting repairs, downtime, and maintenance activities.
  • Perform initial inspections for all process changes to assess equipment condition.
  • Conduct routine inspections to detect potential failures or excessive wear, and perform necessary maintenance.
  • Periodically inspect manufactured products to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Work with Supervisors and Production to schedule preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure parts are available for maintenance routines and report any unusual conditions.
  • Assist in training apprentices to ensure they gain the necessary skills for maintenance and repair work.
  • Prepare machines and equipment for apprentice training sessions.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
  • Trade Test: Fitter / Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)
  • Up to 3 years technical and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
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Qualifications

  • None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary range not specified

How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Facilities / maintenance Jobs in Nelson Mandela Bay

Facilities and maintenance positions are a common requirement across various industries in Nelson Mandela Bay, typically supporting the day-to-day operations and upkeep of facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This field is often in demand as businesses and organizations strive to maintain efficient and safe working environments.

Salaries for facilities and maintenance professionals can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, salaries tend to be lower at smaller companies or non-profit organisations, while larger corporations may offer higher compensation packages. Typically, salaries range from R400 000 to R600 000 per annum, but this can fluctuate greatly based on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for facilities and maintenance roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong work ethic. Often, companies look for candidates with relevant certifications or training in areas such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC maintenance. Additionally, proficiency in equipment operation and safety protocols is typically a requirement.

Facilities and maintenance roles can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector organisations. These sectors often require professionals to maintain complex systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

Career progression for facilities and maintenance professionals is generally straightforward, with opportunities to move into supervisory or management positions as experience grows. Common career paths include roles such as senior maintenance technician, facilities manager, or operations manager. With experience and additional training, individuals can also explore related fields like construction management, project management, or facility design.

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Port Elizabeth: Maintenance Fitter

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Job Description

About the Role

The Maintenance Fitter role is a critical position in our factory, responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of our machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will be an experienced fitter with a strong background in maintenance, steel fabrication, and Arc welding.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance functions to ensure that the machines & factory remain well looked after
  • Maintenance checks on chillers, cooling towers & compressor
  • Repairs, maintenance alterations when required or requested
  • General upkeep of the grounds & structure
  • Carry out all items timeously
  • Carry out all other reasonable instructions to the best of your ability
  • Welding and fabrication of new equipment and machinery
  • Documented weekly checklists to be filled in
  • Follow the health and safety procedures as stipulated by the company – ensure you and all you see are acting in a manner of compliance
  • Comply with PPE requirements
  • Adhere to uniform requirements as stipulated by the company
  • Report any detected health and safety concerns immediately
  • Factory is permanently clean and tidy
  • Clear evidence of good house-keeping practices are to be visible upon entering the maintenance dept.
  • With all like type items to be stored in a traceable & organised manner
  • Factory running efficiently and effectively as a result of a highly maintained factory
  • Continuously try to seek out methods to help preventative maintenance be a solution to root causes of breakdowns
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures
  • Maintain a good relationship with colleagues and management and an attitude of continuous improvement
  • Work in collaboration with other members of staff to allow for smooth planning of both your department requirements to fulfil its maintenance duties, which simultaneously allows for the production plan to continue as undisturbed as possible
  • Carry out standby Work shifts
  • Carry out duties any adhoc duties as and when required
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Requirements

  • Qualified Fitter
  • Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience in a maintenance environment
  • Experience in steel fabrication
  • Ability to sketch own design
  • Arc welding experience
  • Own transport required
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Reliable
  • Accountable
  • Hydraulic experienced (Read and interpret drawings)
  • Injection moulding experience

Qualifications

  • Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary details not specified.

How to Apply

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Common skills required for facilities and maintenance roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong work ethic. Often, companies look for candidates with relevant certifications or training in areas such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC maintenance. Additionally, proficiency in equipment operation and safety protocols is typically a requirement.

Facilities and maintenance roles can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public sector organisations. These sectors often require professionals to maintain complex systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

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Career progression for facilities and maintenance professionals is generally straightforward, with opportunities to move into supervisory or management positions as experience grows. Common career paths include roles such as senior maintenance technician, facilities manager, or operations manager. With experience and additional training, individuals can also explore related fields like construction management, project management, or facility design.


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