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Job Description

About the Role

The Maintenance Fitter role is a critical position in our manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring equipment operates optimally through the application of relevant technical and engineering practices. The successful candidate will work closely with Production to identify and resolve potential issues proactively, while also maintaining effective relationships with employees and customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Repairs Diagnose the root cause 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.

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

Qualifications

  • None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

  • 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.

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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.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Port Elizabeth. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our factory by carrying out routine maintenance tasks and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance functions to ensure that machines and factory remain well looked after
  • Perform maintenance checks on chillers, cooling towers, and compressors
  • Repairs, maintenance alterations, and modifications as required or requested
  • General upkeep of the grounds and structure
  • Carry out all items timeously
  • Welding and fabrication of new equipment and machinery
  • Documented weekly checklists to be filled in
  • Follow health and safety procedures as stipulated by the company
  • Comply with PPE requirements
  • Adhere to uniform requirements as stipulated by the company
  • Report any detected health and safety concerns immediately
  • Maintain a clean and tidy factory, with clear evidence of good house-keeping practices visible upon entering the maintenance department
  • Store all like-type items in a traceable and organised manner
  • Continuously 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 department requirements

Requirements

  • Qualified Fitter with minimum 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience in a maintenance environment
  • Experience in steel fabrication
  • Ability to sketch up own design
  • Arc welding experience
  • Own transport required
  • Attentive to detail
  • Results driven and has initiative
  • Reliable
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Hydraulic experienced (Read and interpret drawings)
  • Injection moulding experience
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Qualifications

  • Formal education/certifications not specified in original description, therefore skipped.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary information not specified in original description, therefore skipped.

How to Apply

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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.

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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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