Fitter And Turner / Millwright / Boilermaker

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced artisan to lead the production floor in a rubber recycling and materials processing environment. You will plan production, schedule shifts, and supervise on-site maintenance to ensure continuous operation.

You will enforce safety protocols, liaise with SHEQ for ISO/OHS compliance, and manage quality control over outputs for markets like sports surfaces and asphalt modification. Training operators is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience 5–8+ years with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in recycling, plastics/rubber processing, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Trade qualifications as listed; readiness to lead production on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production planning and shift scheduling across the shredding → granulating → separation → grading/bagging line.
• Handle first-line mechanical fault-finding and authorise repairs, reducing reliance on external contractors.
• Oversee wear-part inventory (blades, screens, bearings, hydraulic seals).
• Enforce safety protocols in a high-hazard environment (dust, fire, entanglement, noise).
• Liaise with SHEQ on ISO/OHS compliance.
• Manage quality control on output specifications for end markets such as sports surfaces and asphalt modification.
• Train operators on machine-specific procedures.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Fault-finding

ISO/OHS liaison

Education

Fitter and Turner trade test (Red Seal)

N2/N3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, a well-established player in the rubber recycling and materials processing industry, is looking for an experienced artisan to lead their production floor.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Manage daily production planning and shift scheduling across the shredding → granulating → separation (steel/fibre/rubber) → grading/bagging line
• Handle first-line mechanical fault-finding and authorise repairs, reducing reliance on external maintenance contractors
• Oversee wear-part inventory (blades, screens, bearings, hydraulic seals) — a critical cost driver in this industry
• Enforce safety protocols in a high-hazard environment (dust/fire risk, entanglement risk, noise)
• Liaise with SHEQ on ISO/OHS compliance
• Manage quality control on output specifications (mesh size, contamination levels) for end markets such as sports surfaces and asphalt modification
• Train operators on machine-specific procedures

What you\'ll bring:

• Fitter and Turner trade test (Red Seal), NQF Level 4 (QCTO) — Millwright or boilermaker trade also considered
• N2/N3 Mechanical Engineering advantageous
• 5–8+ years post-qualification experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in recycling, plastics/rubber processing, or heavy manufacturing (mining, steel) preferred

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Fitter and Turner / Millwright / Boilermaker JHB - Southern Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA