Fitter/Millwright

www.executiveplacements.com - jobboard; East London; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fitter Artisan to join their dedicated maintenance team in East London. This role involves maintaining an automatic hydraulic brick manufacturing plant, ensuring maximum equipment uptime through planned maintenance and troubleshooting. Candidates should possess a strong background in automated hydraulic systems and be flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter Artisan with trade test certification.
• Strong background in maintaining automated hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on hydraulic systems and machinery.
• Troubleshoot faults to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production teams for seamless maintenance.

Skills

Automated Hydraulic Systems

Planned Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Trade Test Certificate

N3 Mechanical Certificate

Job description

Well established company based in East London are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fitter Artisan to work as part of a small, dedicated maintenance team to maintain our automatic hydraulic brick manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will have a strong background maintaining automated hydraulic equipment, planned maintenance and previous experience in the industry or similar. The facility operates 5/6 days a week, 18 hours a day, requiring flexibility and a commitment to ensuring maximum equipment uptime.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain a high level of safety and cooperation/ interaction with production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance tasks on hydraulic systems, machinery and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults, minimising downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring.
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the planned maintenance system.
• Assist with project work and upgrades as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified Fitter Artisan (Trade Test Certificate).
• N3 mechanical certificate
• Extensive experience in planned maintenance.
• Previous experience in the brick manufacturing industry beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of automated hydraulic systems and machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a factory environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
• Physical demands require from working in a factory and manufacturing environment.

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.