Artisan Fitter

ROLE IMPACT

• To Inspect, maintain and repair equipment within the plant as well as perform shutdown work. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, maintain and repair mechanical equipment, systems, motors and pumps to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and strategic maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules and operational requirements.
• Conduct maintenance inspections and provide thorough, value-adding feedback to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Perform shutdown maintenance activities safely, efficiently and within required timelines.
• Apply advanced fault-finding techniques to diagnose equipment issues and identify sustainable corrective actions.
• Support the achievement of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) targets through effective maintenance execution and equipment care.
• Monitor, report and investigate equipment downtime and incidents on strategic plant assets.
• Participate in spare parts management through effective utilisation and procurement support.
• Conduct maintenance quality control activities, including over-inspections and PPM quality assurance reviews.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and management of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, statutory requirements and company safety standards.
• Drive and actively support the implementation of 5S principles to maintain a safe, efficient and organised work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with operations and cross-functional teams to support plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accurately utilise maintenance systems, job card processes and related documentation to support maintenance governance and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics and Science).
• N2 or N3 Engineering qualification.
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Fitting or Fitting and Turning.

Experience

• 2 - 5 years' experience in a maintenance environment as a qualified Artisan.
• Practical experience working with motors and pumps.
• Experience performing planned preventative maintenance and equipment inspections within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Exposure to fault finding, equipment reliability improvement and shutdown maintenance activities.

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance practices, systems and job card processes.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and machinery regulations.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to operational priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality inspections and maintenance execution.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across maintenance and operations environments.
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity and reliability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring capability.
• Customer service focus and commitment to operational excellence.
• Computer literacy.
• Practical application of 5S principles.
• Adaptability within a dynamic manufacturing environment.