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Maintenance Fitter

Port Elizabeth
Salary: R28.00+ Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: CPT000405/SM

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

My client a manufacturing operation is looking for a hands-on, technically savvy Maintenance Fitter to join their Port Elizabeth team. This role reports directly to the Toolroom Foreman and plays a critical part in ensuring optimal functioning of equipment through proactive maintenance, prompt repairs, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty, we want to hear from you. To carry out mechanical inspections, perform repairs and ongoing maintenance of equipment and infrastructure - minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless production support.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns and execute speedy repairs.
Minimize downtime and equipment damage by acting fast and efficiently.
Work closely with Production to proactively identify issues before they escalate.
Provide reports on all repair and support activities.
Conduct “first-off” inspections and scheduled preventative maintenance.
Liaise with production to schedule downtime for preventative work.
Submit feedback and escalate irregularities to the Toolroom Foreman.
Assist in training Apprentices.
Prepare training machines and provide on-the-job technical guidance.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Monitor resource usage and limit unnecessary expenditure.
Report risks, irregularities, and deviations to management.
Build strong internal relationships and provide excellent support to operations.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and a problem-solving attitude.
Embody the company’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions.
Swing shift and maintenance is required to work every Sunday.

Minimum Requirements:

Proof Matric Certificate
Proof Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)
Up to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
Proficient in basic MS Office; exposure to SAP, ERP, or other maintenance-related systems
Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance practices and SOPs
Strong awareness of safety and housekeeping standards

Behavioural Competencies:

Technically minded with solid fault-finding skills
Action-oriented and proactive
Resilient under pressure
Effective communicator (written and verbal)
Organised, flexible, and customer-focused

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