Fitter & Turner (Red Seal)

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: CPT006464/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Fitter & Turner – Northern Suburbs, Cape TownManufacturing | Maintenance & ProjectsPermanent | On-siteOur client, an internationally established manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs, is seeking a qualified Fitter & Turner to join their Projects and Maintenance team.This role focuses on machine maintenance, breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of specialised production equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring optimal machine performance and minimising downtime within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend to machine breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform repairs
Report on downtime, repair progress, and maintenance activities
Maintain service records for specialised production equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on induction ovens and temper furnaces
Conduct weekly and monthly servicing in line with maintenance schedules
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime
Investigate and report on unexpected stoppages and equipment limitations
Monitor machine components and report on performance and wear
Support commissioning of new equipment in collaboration with engineering teams
Liaise with design, R&D, and external specialists on equipment improvements
Ensure tools and equipment are available and in good working condition
Provide feedback on design improvements and deviations from specifications

Requirements:

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (Mathematics or Maths Literacy)
Red Seal Trade Certificate – Fitter & Turner (essential)
3–5 years’ post-trade experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)
Willingness to work overtime and be on call when required
Must reside in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town

To apply, please send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za and include your salary expectations.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.

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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
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To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
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