Fitter

About this role

Sappi is a global producer of sustainable woodfibre products, and it is hiring a Fitter at its site in Stanger. The job keeps plant machinery and equipment in good working order so production can run smoothly.

What you’ll do

• Maintain, overhaul and repair machinery and equipment across the plant.
• Cut, fit, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies for production machines and other equipment.
• Plan and scope work orders, then complete them to the required standard.
• Find and fix faults on equipment, and take part in root cause analysis (RCA) sessions.
• Carry out daily and weekly route and plant inspections, and report every defect you find.
• Follow Engineering and Safety standards at all times and keep your work area clean and tidy.

What you need

• Matric plus a full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate, with all four subjects completed.
• A recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate.
• 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering or industrial environment.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and follow procedures and standards closely.
• Willingness to do standby duty and to work overtime at short notice.
• Advantageous: N3 Mechanical Engineering.
• Advantageous: Sappi internal Artisan Development Programme or an apprenticeship.
• Advantageous: A valid driver’s licence.
• Advantageous: Rotable overhaul experience.
• Advantageous: Roll fitting experience.
• Advantageous: SAP experience in a manufacturing industry.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a qualified Fitter who has some years of industrial experience and enjoys solving mechanical problems. You should be comfortable working to strict safety rules and being on standby when needed.

Tips before you apply

• Have your Matric certificate, N2 and N3 results, and Fitter Trade Test Certificate ready as certified copies.
• On your CV, list specific machines, repairs and fault-finding jobs you have handled, and the plant or site where you did them.
• Show your 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience with dates, employer names and your main duties in each role.

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