Sappi Fitter (Services) Jobs in South Africa

Sappi Fitter (Services) Jobs in South Africa


  • This role reports to the Superintendent Maintenance.

    The main responsibilities of this job are:

  • Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment. Install, test, connect, commission and modify mechanical equipment.
  • Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders and planned schedules, including during shuts.
  • Perform preventative maintenance activities, eg collect vibration data, take oil samples.
  • Align pumps to motors and gearboxes.
  • Complete notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
  • Complete fault finding on systems during breakdowns and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.
  • Participate in failure analysis.
  • Complete daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed checklist.
  • Report all defects and equipment risks to the direct supervisor.
  • Scope and plan work orders as required.
  • Draw spares from Stores using the picking list in SAP.
  • Required to work standby, overtime and cover breakdowns as required.
  • Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the mill.
  • Uphold aspects of and perform required activities relating to the OHS Act
  • Comply and perform
    tasks as per the organisations policies, procedures and best operating practices.
  • Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
  • Assist production personnel with isolation processes on request.
  • Obtain a valid work permit and ensure compliance to the safe work conditions.

    The ideal candidate should have:

  • Grade 12 and N2 Engineering while and N3 Engineering would be preferred
  • Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter
  • 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy industry environment
  • Maintenance experience within a utlities plant with boilers and turbines would be considered advantageous

    For more information and application details see;Sappi Fitter (Services) Jobs in South Africa

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