Fitter - Port Elizabeth Permanent

MyCareerCraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Maintenance Fitter in Gqeberha. The role involves mechanical inspections, repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a trade test, and 2-3 years of mechanical maintenance experience. Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults, conducting routine maintenance, and supporting production teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and repair skills.
• Computer literacy including MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment faults to reduce downtime.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure equipment compliance.
• Provide support to production teams by resolving process-related issues.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Assist with training and mentoring of apprentices.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP / ERP)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Trade Test: Fitter or Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)

Job description

The Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for performing mechanical inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. The role focuses on minimising equipment failures, ensuring smooth production operations, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• Trade Test: Fitter or Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)
• 2-3 years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and repair skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP / ERP systems).
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment faults to reduce downtime.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure equipment compliance.
• Provide support to production teams by resolving process-related issues.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Assist with training and mentoring of apprentices.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards.