Fitter

Sappi; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Career development

Travel opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a disciplined Mechanical Fitter to maintain and overhaul plant machinery, ensuring safety and reliability. You will fit, assemble, and test mechanical systems, follow SAP-driven work orders, and support maintenance planning. After-hours standby may be required.

The role requires a Trade Test in Mechanical Fitter, Grade 12 or N3 Engineering, and at least 2 years in heavy engineering; a valid driver’s license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering required.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in heavy engineering advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with SHEQ requirements and policies.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair per specifications.
• Forecast parts and perform fault finding to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders and service records using SAP.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 or N3 Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We are on the lookout for a Fitter to ensure optimum plant availability through maintenance, overhaul, and repair of machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness. You will provide mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading mechanical systems and equipment; and ensuring that necessary tools and materials are available and well-maintained.

As a Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Understand and comply with section SHEQ requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and best operating practices.
• Participate in SHEQ incident investigations, identify root causes, and correct mechanical maintenance non-conformances.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workplace and assist production personnel with plant isolation processes.

Plant and Equipment Efficiency

• Fit, assemble, grind, shape metal parts, and install, test, connect, commission, and modify mechanical equipment.
• Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules (including shuts).
• Complete work orders, notifications, and draw necessary spares from Stores using SAP picking lists.
• Execute fault finding during breakdowns, perform repairs to minimize downtime, and participate in failure analysis.
• Conduct daily and weekly equipment inspections according to detailed checklists and report defects or risks to supervisors.
• Scope and plan work orders as required to optimize mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Cover after-hours/weekend breakdowns on a standby basis and perform required overtime duties.
• Share technical knowledge across plant sections and perform any other assigned tasks within the scope of a Fitter.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous.
• Valid Driving License.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.