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Fitter

Fitter

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Stanger
Location:  Mill Stanger
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  22 Jun 2026
Closing date:  30 Jun 2026

We are hiring! 

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

 

We’re on the lookout for a Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimum plant availability.    

 

As a Fitter you will be responsible for: 

 

  • Maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery and equipment
  • Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment 
  • Scope and plan work orders as required
  • Complete works orders
  • Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
  • Perform fault finding on equipment and participate in RCA's
  • Perform daily and weekly route and plant inspections; and report all defects
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping

 

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • Matric plus full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
  • N3 Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage
  • Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate
  • Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be an advantage
  • 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering/industrial environment
  • Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage
  • Rotable overhaul experience would be an advantage
  • Roll Fitting experience would be an advantage
  • SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage
  • Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
  • The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
  • Must be able to perform standby duties, and at times required to work overtime at short notice
 
 
 

We are hiring! 

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

 

We’re on the lookout for a Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimum plant availability.    

 

As a Fitter you will be responsible for: 

 

  • Maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery and equipment
  • Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment 
  • Scope and plan work orders as required
  • Complete works orders
  • Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
  • Perform fault finding on equipment and participate in RCA's
  • Perform daily and weekly route and plant inspections; and report all defects
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping

 

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • Matric plus full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
  • N3 Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage
  • Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate
  • Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be an advantage
  • 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering/industrial environment
  • Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage
  • Rotable overhaul experience would be an advantage
  • Roll Fitting experience would be an advantage
  • SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage
  • Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
  • The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
  • Must be able to perform standby duties, and at times required to work overtime at short notice
 
 
 

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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