Fitter at Staff Solutions

• Our Client in the Automotive/Manufacturing industry, has a new vacancy for a Fitter based in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Fitter (Trade Tested)
• Minimum of 5 years' post-trade experience
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment
• Experience with steel fabrication, including interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Arc welding experience
• Hydraulic systems experience, with the ability to read and interpret hydraulic drawings
• Injection moulding experience will be advantageous
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport will be advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to work
• Reliable, accountable, and dependable
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Key Performance Areas

• Perform preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns and carry out repairs to minimise downtime
• Inspect, maintain, and service production support equipment
• Carry out steel fabrication work according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Install and maintain PVC piping systems
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and company procedures
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports accurately
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency