Maintenance Fitter PE, Eastern Cape R25 000 to R27 000 CTC
A position is available for a Maintenance Fitter at a Port Elizabeth Factory to provide mechanical support to factory operations, ensuring minimal equipment downtime.
Education and experience:
Matric / Grade 12 (minimum)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Qualified Artisan (N5), Trade Test
8 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of quality requirements in a manufacturing environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Willingness to work shifts when required
Self-starter with the ability to work without supervision
Assertive, resilient, and customer-focused
Flexible and disciplined
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily planned and preventative maintenance routines
Conduct routine inspections and diagnose potential equipment failures
Coordinate with supervisors/production to schedule maintenance
Ensure parts availability for maintenance tasks
Identify root causes of equipment failures and plan corrective actions
Perform repairs swiftly to restore equipment to optimal condition
Report and record downtime and actions taken
Verify proper equipment operation post-repair and obtain approval from manufacturing
Be available to assist with production requests at all times
Help resolve process-related production issues
Assist with operator training as needed
Communicate production run changes and potential problems with production
Provide written reports on maintenance activities to supervisors
Conduct "first off" inspections on process changes
Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
Evaluate equipment performance through statistical process charts and correct issues
Report on out-of-control conditions and ensure daily housekeeping