Fitter

Listing reference: pgg_000017
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
To support the manufacturing site during continuous shift operations on all mechanical related issues, with the primary aim to maintain machine availability and improve up-time.
Job description

Responsible for attending to breakdown maintenance by responding timeously to breakdown requests to ensure production runs optimally and efficiently to meet targets. 
Identify, verify and analyse reasons for downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to repair the fault in order to ensure timeous resumption of production. 
Ensure that inspections on running machinery and equipment are carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime. 
Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedule by carrying out preventative and scheduled maintenance so that the risk of unplanned downtime is minimised.  
Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to ensure a safe working environment and adherence to standards. 
Participate in problem solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW. 
Responsible for participating effectively in MDW teams to support overall team and business objectives.  
Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support decision making for the business. 

Minimum requirements

•    Working in a production environment
•    3 years experience within a large manufacturing environment
•    2 years post apprenticeship experience as a Fitter
•    Experience working on heavy industrial / automated machines

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