Are you passionate about Maintenance and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? Our client seeking a motivated Maintenance Fitter to join their team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Trade Test or relevant artisan qualification.

• Qualified Red Seal Artisan.

• 5 years post-qualifying experience in a production environment/maintenance environment.

• Experienced in welding of stainless steel, mild steel and alloy steel will be advantageous but not essential.

• Proficiency in English and any other official language both written and verbal.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Decision-making capabilities.

• Good numerical skills.

• Teamwork and communication proficiency.

• High level of initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.

• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures and policies.

• Enthusiasm and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting and coordinating all maintenance on machinery and equipment in the departments.

• Completing maintenance checks and programs for each machine as per schedule.

• Building an inventory of spares for the machines and controlling spares usage and costs.

• Properly maintaining maintenance records as per requirement.

• Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.

• Attending to breakdowns.

• Ordering of necessary equipment and tools for the factory when necessary.

• Attending relevant meetings i.e. Production Meetings, etc where necessary.

• Assist production in achieving optimum efficiencies.

• Fault identification, fixing of root cause analysis and ensuring the accurate completion of production logs and job cards.

Advising on and implementing technical and cost-effective improvements where appropriate.

• Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.

• Be available for callouts after hours.

• Ensuring that the maintenance work is performed in terms of agreed expectations, timelines, and company standards.

• Coach, mentor and train apprentices as may be required.

• Requirements

• An ability to interact with employees at different levels.

• Collaborator with strong focus on integrity, honesty and willingness to assist at different sites within Port Elizabeth as per company requirements.

• Able to perform duties in line with maintenance program and continuous improvements.

• Identify and solve problems effectively.

• Logical, systematic approach with the ability to do minor electronic fault-finding will be advantageous.

• A passion for the quality of work performed.

• Good communication skills.

• A willingness to work overtime when necessary.

• HACCP and GMP knowledge will be advantageous.

• Experience within food industry is not essential but will be advantageous.

• Experience working with boilers, ovens and packing machines will be advantageous.

Only candidates with a valid Code 8/10/14 driver’s license will be considered.