Fitter at Sleep Group

Job Advert Summary    

• The purpose of this role is to set up machinery based on highly technical instructions and blueprints. Occasionally move machines to different locations as per operations’ requirements, as well as making sure that all machines operate properly and our facilities always remain safe.
• The successful Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the use of specialized tools to build and repair machines as well as being responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• NQF5 or Equivalent Qualification and Trade Test (Fitter)
• Proficiency with multiple manufacturers’ automation hardware and software
• Stound experience in technical trade or as a post trade Fitter
• Experience in the manufacturing environment (non-negotiable)
• Ability to work in a plant environment for extended periods of time (high temperature/high humidity environment)
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organized and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment
• Competent in problem solving (problem analysis), planning and decision making
• Able to handle extreme pressure, prioritize and multi-task
• Strength and stamina to work with heavy equipment
• Good coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to read and visualize blueprints

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist in the maintenance of specialized machines
• Work in a team and ensuring the complete functioning of all machinery
• Proficiency with multiple manufacturers automation hardware and software
• Strong knowledge mechanical manufacturing processes
• Assisting with accurate bill of materials
• Ensure suppliers compliances to high standard of parts needed
• Get necessary quotes for all spare part of machines or newly designed parts as per drawings
• Get quotes for contractors to assist with manufacturing of specialized parts and to ensure the quality is of a high standard
• Maintain and test all equipment / machinery to ensure functionality, safety and availability to complete work within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits
• Ensure that components causing excessive downtime are identified and permanent solutions are found and implemented
• Perform Condition Based Maintenance on equipment
• Inform the Manager of any additional defects as well as spare parts and time needed to complete the work
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained through utilising the right tools, work instruments and within safety regulations
• Be responsible for ensuring equipment/machinery is tested for functionality and safety before being returned to production
• Assemble of parts as per drawings
• Assembling of machines
• Testing all relevant machine parts before final assembling
• Stock take review to ensure right components and quantities are available
• Check maintenance/manufacturing stock usages
• Improve up-time by analyzing breakdowns
• Daily Preventative Maintenance planning on all machines
• Replace worn and damaged parts on equipment
• On call and standby for major and minor equipment failures
• Schedule machine maintenance
• Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly equipment inspections, checking mechanical operations, etc.
• Checking and noting all plant and building equipment for worn or damaged parts
• Fabrication and installation of various equipment and safety guards
• Call outside contractors for any unscheduled maintenance
• General housekeeping and ensuring OHS Act compliance
• Shutdown action plan and execution

Closing Date    

• 2026/10/09