Fitter (Services) (45121) at Sappi

The main responsibilities of this job are:

• Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment. Install, test, connect, commission and modify mechanical equipment.
• Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders and planned schedules, including during shuts.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities, eg collect vibration data, take oil samples.
• Align pumps to motors and gearboxes.
• Complete notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
• Complete fault finding on systems during breakdowns and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Participate in failure analysis.
• Complete daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed checklist.
• Report all defects and equipment risks to the direct supervisor.
• Scope and plan work orders as required.
• Draw spares from Stores using the picking list in SAP.
• Required to work standby, overtime and cover breakdowns as required.
• Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the mill.
• Uphold aspects of and perform required activities relating to the OHS Act
• Comply and perform tasks as per the organisations policies, procedures and bestoperating practices.
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Assist production personnel with isolation processes on request.
• Obtain a valid work permit and ensure compliance to the safe work conditions.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Grade 12 and N2 Engineering while and N3 Engineering would be preferred
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter
• 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy industry environment
• Maintenance experience within a utlities plant with boilers and turbines would be considered advantageous

Closing Date: 15th, July 2022