Job Description
About the Role
Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Production Fitter to join their team in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving tooling jigs and fixtures, ensuring quality specifications are met, and supporting business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement to all tooling jigs and fixtures in line with production and customer requirements.
- Ensure that quality specifications are met.
- Adjusting jigs, tools and grippers according to quality specifications.
- Maintain jigs and tools in proper work condition.
- Adjust production processes: Spot welding, screwing, clinching, gluing.
- Performing routine and planned machine maintenance as scheduled.
- Track and analyze consumable usage.
- Identifying and respond to safety hazards.
- Support breakdown maintenance operations.
- Compiling and maintaining records of machine history.
- Immediate diagnosis of the quality problems, and identify a solution to the problem.
- Assisting maintenance and production team with Asset Care.
- Analyze dimensional and weld reports in order to improve final part stability.
- Verify part release, self-control sheet, parameter sheets are completed as per control plan.
- Keep track of adjustments done to jigs and fixtures by completing Shim register and Adjustment Log sheet.
- Investigate and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- NQF 4 (Grade 12) Qualification & Tool Jig & Die Maker Trade Test
- Minimum of 3 years plant maintenance experience
- Knowledge of various types of welds
- Knowledge of measurement
- Knowledge in quality management IATF 16946
- Knowledge and Maintenance of Press Tooling
- Ability to perform various types of welds
- Understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Good problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated & hand-on hand hard working
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and know the scope of his work
- Effective time management skills (plan and prioritize activities)
- Knowledge of production process: Spot Welding, Press tools, tool room and jigs,
- Understanding of engineering drawings
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Qualifications
None mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Not specified.
How to Apply
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About Automotive Service Jobs in Eastern Cape
The automotive service industry is a vital sector in Eastern Cape, South Africa, with numerous opportunities available for skilled professionals. Generally, the job market trends indicate a steady demand for skilled technicians and mechanics to cater to the growing number of vehicles on the road. Typically, this demand is highest in urban areas where there are more residents who own cars.
In terms of salary expectations, it’s common for automotive service roles to fall within broad ranges, typically ranging from R30 000 to R80 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, these figures are subject to variation, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances. For instance, experienced technicians with specialized skills or those working for larger companies may earn higher salaries.
Common skills required for automotive service roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork ability, adaptability, and technical knowledge of various vehicle systems. Typically, candidates with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Repair are well-suited for these roles.
The automotive service industry is often associated with the following sectors: manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and technology. These industries frequently require skilled technicians to maintain and repair their fleets of vehicles.
For career development, automotive service professionals can typically progress to senior technician or supervisor roles within a few years of experience. With further training or education, they may also pursue careers in management, sales, or technical training. Often, companies invest in employee development programs, providing opportunities for on-the-job training, workshops, and mentorship schemes.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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