Production Fitter

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006500/KS

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Utility II Operator to operate, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment and machinery to minimise downtime and prevent breakdowns within production operations.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Support

Set and maintain machines in accordance with supplier operating manuals.
Operate and maintain negative and positive pasting lines, including expander, tab blanker, hopper, divider, and stacker.
Ensure equipment produces the correct quality product at the required production rate.
Maintain extraction and cooling systems in proper working condition.
Operate machinery safely and report any incidents or damages.
Ensure optimal availability and performance of equipment.

Administration

Complete job cards before commencing maintenance work.
Maintain accurate production logs, attribute charts, and SPC data in line with work instructions.

Compliance

Adhere to all operational controls and procedures to maintain process integrity.
Identify and report risks or concerns within their area of responsibility.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.
Support the prevention of wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Cost Control

Support the efficient and transparent use of resources.
Monitor costs, limit unnecessary expenditure, and report deviations from budget.

Customer Service

Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and internal customers.
Deliver high-quality service and resolve problems efficiently.
Maintain a high level of integrity aligned with company values.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
Trade Test: Artisan (NQF 5)

Experience

Up to 3 years’ experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

Basic computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and other relevant software)
Knowledge of maintenance practices, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
Understanding of housekeeping and safety principles

Behavioural Competencies

Proactiveness and action orientation
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
Flexibility and adaptability
Good planning and organisational skills
Customer focus
Resilience
Effective verbal and written communication skills

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