Fitter & Turner - 6 month Contract

Persona Staff; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff in South Africa seeks an experienced maintenance technician to support induction ovens and furnaces through breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and project collaboration. The role requires a trade qualification and hands-on mechanical expertise in a manufacturing setting.

You will work independently and as part of a team, diagnosing faults, recording downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement while liaising with design and project engineers during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NSC and Section 13 Trade Test Certificate in Fitter and Turner.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Attend and resolve machine breakdowns promptly and report progress to Maintenance and Production teams.
• Record downtime duration and maintenance details on job cards.
• Perform weekly and monthly services on induction ovens and temper furnaces.
• Provide feedback to Design and liaise with Projects Engineer during commissioning.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and checklists.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Section 13 Trade Test: Fitter and Turner

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Breakdowns

• Attend and resolve machine breakdowns promptly.
• Report progress and fault diagnoses to the Maintenance and Production teams.
• Record downtime duration and maintenance details on job cards.
• Track and maintain service histories for Induction Ovens and Temper Furnaces.
• Liaise with Induction Coil and Generator Specialists during breakdowns and commissioning.

Preventative Maintenance

• Standardise and maintain Induction Ovens and Temper Furnaces per production unit.
• Use breakdown and inspection data to recommend and implement improvements.
• Investigate and report any unplanned stoppages or limitations during maintenance.
• Perform weekly and monthly services on all related equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and checklists.
• Monitor and report on machine components, ensuring timely repairs or replacements.

Projects

• Provide feedback to the Design Department on performance and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are available and in working order.
• Report any deviations from as-built drawings or designs.
• Liaise with the Projects Engineer during commissioning of new equipment.
• Support innovation and testing with R&D, Design, and external contractors.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
• Section 13 Trade Test Certificate – Fitter and Turner (essential).
• 3–5 years’ post-trade experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (advantageous).
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established international organisation, contributing to the reliability and innovation of its production operations.

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