Eastern Cape: Maintenance Fitter – Injection Moulding posted by Staff Solutions

• Perform maintenance tasks to ensure machines and the factory are properly maintained and operational.
• Maintain live documentation at designated machines where necessary.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on chillers, cooling towers, and compressors.
• Execute repairs, maintenance, and modifications as required or requested.
• Ensure general upkeep of factory grounds and structures.
• Complete all assigned tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Follow all reasonable instructions, prioritizing mandatory scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform welding and fabrication for new equipment and machinery as needed.
• Complete documented weekly maintenance checklists accurately.
• Adhere strictly to company health and safety procedures, ensuring personal compliance and encouraging others to do the same.
• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Follow company uniform policies at all times.
• Immediately report any health and safety concerns.
• Maintain a consistently clean and tidy factory environment.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping practices within the maintenance department, ensuring all similar items are stored in an organized and traceable manner.
• Support factory efficiency and effectiveness through diligent maintenance practices.
• Proactively seek methods to implement preventative maintenance to address root causes of breakdowns.
• Comply fully with all company policies and procedures.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and management, embracing a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate maintenance activities with production plans, minimizing disruptions.
• Participate in standby duties as required.
• Work scheduled shifts as assigned.
• Perform any additional ad hoc duties as necessary.

Minimum Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Qualified Fitter with relevant certification.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in a maintenance environment.
• Skilled in steel fabrication, including designing and sketching own layouts.
• Proficient in arc welding techniques.
• Own reliable transport is required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach and strong initiative.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility.
• Experience with hydraulics, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in injection moulding