SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Port Elizabeth-Fitter/Machinist
Reporting to the Area Supervisor
Purpose: To ensure the optimal mechanical performance of plant equipment and machinery through
preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and equipment upgrades. Play a critical role in
reducing downtime and maintaining productivity in the plant.
Minimum Requirements:
- Trade Test Certificate: Fitter or Fitter & Turner (Red Seal) – Essential
- Minimum 3–5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably
- automotive or metal stamping)
- Solid experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Strong fault-finding and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
- Working knowledge of automated machinery, conveyors, presses, and robotic systems
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and standby as required
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment, including presses, feeders, conveyors, and robots
- Attend to mechanical breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair faults in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Replace or repair defective parts using machine tools, welding, and hand tools
- Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance using job cards or CMMS systems
- Collaborate with the electrical maintenance team during fault-finding or installations
- Assist in the setup, installation, and commissioning of new equipment
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with OHS requirements
- Monitor and maintain critical spares and report shortages or material needs
- Provide mentorship or support to maintenance assistants or apprentices when required
Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Attention to detail and mechanical precision
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and in high-speed production environments
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong sense of responsibility and urgency
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the mechanical integrity and reliability of plant equipment
- Accountable for minimising unplanned downtime through timely maintenance
- Ensuring all work complies with safety regulations and quality standards
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- This job description is a broad indication of the work the employee is required to do.
- However, the employee may be required to undertake other duties, particularly when others are absent from work.
- Neither job title nor job description can be regarded as a precise specification of duties, but should be seen as a guide to main responsibilities.
- You may be required to perform tasks that are outside your job description when the plant is not operating at 100% capacity.
- In such an event, all the necessary required training will be provided.
