Fitter - Corrugated industry
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Posted yesterday
- Company:
- Personnel Network
- Company Description:
- Personnel Network is a local leader in assisting OEM's, World Class Manufacturing Facilities, Global Leaders and Financial Firms amongst others, with their permanent staffing requirements. With more than 30 years of recruitment, the Personnel Network recruitment team is training, thorough, professional and at all times ensures the sustainability of the candidates through thorough screening and reference checking.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Grade 12
- Gender:
- Male
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Short Summary of the purpose of the role:
To ensure the total mechanical maintenance and repair of all machinery, buildings, and premises. This includes modifications and upgrades of machinery to enhance productivity and plant efficiency.
Academic Qualifications Required:
• Essential:
o N2 Mechanical Qualification.
o Trade Tested Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• Desirable:
o N3 Mechanical Qualification.
Salary:
• Basic Salary: R34,000 + 13th cheque (taxable monthly or in December).
• Medical aid (50% company contribution, optional).
• Group insurance, retirement fund, and funeral coverage (company contributes).
Essential Experience:
• Corrugating industry experience (e.g., Mpact, Corroseal, or similar).
• Packaging equipment expertise if corrugating experience is unavailable.
Additional Information
• 40- hour week No weekends unless it’s required. Sometimes a Saturday which is overtime.
• Shift Pattern: Candidate must be comfortable working independently during night and afternoon shifts.
• 3-shift system (7 AM - 3 PM, 3 PM - 11 PM, 11 PM - 7 AM).
• Peak season: May to September (3 shifts). Off-season: 2 shifts.
• Transport: Company transport provided for afternoon shifts. Own transport required for morning shifts.
Health Considerations:
• Work environment includes dust exposure.
Requirements:
Work Experience
Essential:
3 years' relevant experience:
• Packaging equipment
• Post-qualification experience.
• Steam experience
• Predictive preventative maintenance.
• Fault finding.
Desirable:
• 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• 3 years' hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
Medical Requirements
• General Medical, Drug and Alcohol screening, Eye and Hearing tests, and Biological Screening.
Individual abilities and skills:
Abilities:
• Strong mechanical insight.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative and independence.
Skills:
• Root cause analysis.
• Interpersonal and conflict-handling skills.
• Administrative efficiency.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Mechanical Maintenance
• Conduct total mechanical maintenance of machinery and planned services.
• Attend to breakdowns and new installations.
• Monitor machinery performance.
• Manage parts orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently.
• Maintain machines to Like New standards for optimal plant efficiency.
2. Modifications and Upgrading
• Implement regular mechanical modifications and upgrades.
• Suggest and execute continuous improvement ideas to ease future maintenance and workload.
3. People Management
• Lead and manage subordinates' performance and development.
• Address daily issues, provide training, and foster a positive work attitude.
• Promote labour flexibility and maintain plant efficiency.
4. Safety and Housekeeping
• Ensure occupational safety and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and enforce safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations to minimize injuries and maintain a safe environment.