Fitter

Solenis; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a Fitter for maintenance tasks within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will execute assigned work with instruction from the Maintenance Foreman, perform both minor and major tasks, and follow IWC safety policies to sustain production efficiency.

The role requires a Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Millwright and N3/Grade 12, with English fluency and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numerical skills are required.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must wear and operate with PPE.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts as per IWC policies.
• Carry out tasks assigned by Foreman without direct supervision.
• Perform plant, workshop or facilities tasks during production/operation.
• Apply preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance per SOPs.
• Plan work, solve problems, and ensure safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

English fluency

Read engineering drawings

PPE compliance

Strong work ethic

Education

Trade Test Certificate (Fitter or Millwright)

N3 / Grade 12

Job description

LOCATION

Kempton Park, Gauteng

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance

VACANCY

Fitter

REPORTING TO

Maintenance Foreman

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Millwright

ROLE SUMMARY

Role Purpose:

To carry out tasks in the facilities or any other maintenance tasks decided upon by the Maintenance Foreman / Plant Foreman.

Performs technical work and using standard operating procedures and trade qualifications and or previous experience.

Works closely with operation and other technical disciplines.

Builds up and maintains a high level of knowledge and competence in his specialized field.

Actively supports the safety culture by applying the relevant local safety policies and guidelines / procedures

Responsibilities:

• Work shifts as per IWC policies
• Perform any work allocated by a Foreman without direct supervision.
• Carry out minor and major tasks in the plant, workshop or at any other facilities during production / operation processes without direct supervision.
• Performs any allocated work from Projects or any other IWC directive department.
• Applies preventative, predictive, and reactive tasks according to IWC standards and procedures and trade test certification.
• Manage and supervise any team as and when required.
• May coach and instruct other team members.
• Stand in for supervisor as and when required.
• Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations.
• Plan work and solve problems.
• Housekeeping according to 5S principles.
• Responsible to reach cost, schedule and functionality goals of a given assignment.
• Ad hoc duties – as requested by any senior employee.
• Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations.
• Plan work and solve problems .
• Enforce safety, quality and housekeeping .
• Adhoc duties as requested by any senior employee.
• Perform standby and overtime duties as required

MINIMUM CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Good standards of literacy and numeracy

Fluent in English

Good health – physically fit, free of respiratory problems, good sight, and hearing

Must be able to operate while wearing specified PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)

Strong work ethic

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Trade test Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright

N3 / Grade 12

Please NOTE

The role involvesworkingin a chemical manufacturing environment with potential exposure to hazardous chemical agents and airborne particulates. The successful candidate must be able to perform the inherent requirements of the role safely and will complete a role-specific occupational health assessmentin accordance withapplicable law.

ATTITUDE

A positive and enthusiastic attitude. Eagerness to learn new skills. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond in a professional and logical manner. Creativity and attention to detail.

BENEFITS

As per Innovative Water Care policy