Maintenance/Fitters Manager

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Fitters Manager in the United States New Hampshire region to lead and manage the Fitters team, ensuring efficient, safe and reliable operation of all production machinery. The role covers preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, with KPI tracking and CMMS usage.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, timekeeping, overtime distribution, and staff development while collaborating with Engineering Management and Directors."

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Red Seal Mechanical Fitter qualification or higher.
• Minimum 10 years in a similar/heavy industry role.
• At least 5 years of proven management experience.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with OHSA compliance and safety regulations.
• Experience with computer-based maintenance systems.
• Strong communication skills on all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fitters team to ensure the plant operates safely and efficiently.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all machinery.
• Monitor team performance, timekeeping, and productivity; report to Engineering management.
• Coordinate with suppliers for parts, quotes and repairs.
• Plan department needs with Engineering Manager and Directors and execute plans.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Team Management

Overtime readiness

Education

Grade 12

Red Seal Mechanical Fitter

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Electronic Maintenance system

Job description

Job description

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join and manage their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurised environment. The Fitters Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Fitters team to ensure all mechanical equipment, machinery, and the plant operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
• Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Managing compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
• Manage and assist where possible with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting
• Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
• Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing of quality parts and spares
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
• Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Manage and implement KPIs set out by the engineering team, and tracked by the CMMS
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
• Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Hydraulic background will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Result-driven: Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Job title: Fitters Manager

Reporting to: Senior Engineering Manager and Divisional Directors of Engineering

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
07h30–16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applications

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre‑employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.