Fitter at Sappi

We are hiring! 

• At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed.
• We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  
• We’re on the lookout for a Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimum plant availability.    

As a Fitter you will be responsible for: 

• Maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery and equipment
• Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment 
• Scope and plan work orders as required
• Complete works orders
• Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
• Perform fault finding on equipment and participate in RCA's
• Perform daily and weekly route and plant inspections; and report all defects
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping

What are we looking for?

• Matric plus full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
• N3 Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage
• Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be an advantage
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering/industrial environment
• Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage
• Rotable overhaul experience would be an advantage
• Roll Fitting experience would be an advantage
• SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
• Must be able to perform standby duties, and at times required to work overtime at short notice