Junior Maintenance Artisan

PPG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coating services company in Pretoria is seeking a qualified millwright, fitter, or installation electrician. Candidates should have completed training and accreditation, along with 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience. Responsibilities include inspecting utilities systems, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining spare parts inventory. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to work flexibly. Competitive pay and benefits are offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed training and hold accreditation for millwright, fitter or installation electrician.
• Prior experience as a maintenance artisan.
• 3 to 5 years of maintenance work experience necessary.
• Robotic experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate utilities systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and plan projects.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Good housekeeping skills

Education

Accreditation for millwright, fitter or installation electrician

Welding certification

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Air compressors

Job description

INTRODUCTION

PPG Coating Services is looking for a qualified millwright, fitter or installation electrician. The ideal candidate will have existing experience and the required certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, maintain, and operate utilities system of the plant to provide specified and reliable environmental conditions and report abnormal conditions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance, plan projects, ensure machinery development as required to minimize service interruption.
• Efficiently test, troubleshoot, and repair of all mechanical equipment, components and controls and arrange regular inspections.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts to minimize any downtime on production.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime when required.
• Pneumatics: Rebuilt tools, change and rebuilt diaphragm pumps, service oilers and driers. Install and service various types of air compressors.
• Repair and maintenance of solenoids, flow controls.
• Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with good manufacturing practice, standard operating procedures, work instructions and establish safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and safety procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed training and hold accreditation for millwright, fitter or installation electrician.
• Prior experience as a maintenance artisan.
• 3 to 5 years maintenance work experience necessary.
• Robotic experience would be beneficial.
• Fabrication skills.
• Welding certified.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, able to learn new machines and processes within a short time frame.
• Good understanding of the machine’s functions with ability to achieve high level of precision.
• Good housekeeping skills in accordance with 5S principles.

JOB DIMENSION

• Based in the Coating Services plant, in Silverton.
• Reporting to the Plant Maintenance manager

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well‑being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.