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Fitter

Fitter

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Engineering
Posting date:  Nov 10, 2024
Closing date:  24 Nov 2024

We are hiring!

 

We are seeking an experienced Fitter to safely execute maintenance tasks, ensuring long-term plant reliability and contributing to overall equipment effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment, with a focus on gearboxes, pumps, screens, bearings, and chain drives.
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities for designated plant areas in accordance with Notifications and Planned Schedules.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues during breakdowns, ensuring swift repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Conduct detailed daily and weekly inspections of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Provide standby coverage for after-hours and weekend breakdowns, promptly reporting any deviations to the Maintenance Support Mechanical (Foreman).
  • Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the Maintenance Support Mechanical to ensure workplace safety.
  • Participate in Behavioral-Based Safety programs to promote a safety-first culture.
  • Use SAP to request and withdraw required spare parts from stores for maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain and update Master Data in SAP, adhering to work order processes and ensuring accurate documentation.

 

What are we looking for?

  • A recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.

  • Possess a Grade 12 qualification with Maths and Science or a N3 Engineering qualification.

  • Preferably have 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment.

  • Must have a valid Driving Licence. 

 

We are hiring!

 

We are seeking an experienced Fitter to safely execute maintenance tasks, ensuring long-term plant reliability and contributing to overall equipment effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment, with a focus on gearboxes, pumps, screens, bearings, and chain drives.
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities for designated plant areas in accordance with Notifications and Planned Schedules.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues during breakdowns, ensuring swift repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Conduct detailed daily and weekly inspections of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Provide standby coverage for after-hours and weekend breakdowns, promptly reporting any deviations to the Maintenance Support Mechanical (Foreman).
  • Report all unsafe acts and conditions to the Maintenance Support Mechanical to ensure workplace safety.
  • Participate in Behavioral-Based Safety programs to promote a safety-first culture.
  • Use SAP to request and withdraw required spare parts from stores for maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain and update Master Data in SAP, adhering to work order processes and ensuring accurate documentation.

 

What are we looking for?

  • A recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.

  • Possess a Grade 12 qualification with Maths and Science or a N3 Engineering qualification.

  • Preferably have 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment.

  • Must have a valid Driving Licence. 

 

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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