Fitter & Turner (R&D Testing Artisan)

Internationally established Manufacturing Company based in the Northern Suburbs is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter and Turner. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Section 13 Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate 3 - 5 years post trade experience. Experience within a manufacturing environment (beneficial). Energetic, proactive and able to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license with own reliable transport. Responsibilities: Attend to all breakdowns promptly across various production machines. Monitor and manage stock levels of critical spare parts in the Stores & Maintenance department. Provide detailed reports to Maintenance & Production regarding repair progress and fault diagnosis. Record downtime duration on maintenance job cards for analysis. Maintain comprehensive service history records for all equipment. Conduct preventative maintenance on Chain CU Jigs, R&D Testing, and Zinc Plating lines. Utilize breakdown and inspection data to drive improvements across production lines. Investigate and report unforeseen limitations or stoppages during planned services. Perform regular weekly, monthly, and yearly services on designated production lines. Continuously improve maintenance procedures and checklists. Collaborate with the maintenance department to implement changes and improvements following breakdown investigations. Monitor and report on the condition of machine components. Provide feedback to the Design department for improvements and address issues on relevant production lines. Ensure availability and functionality of necessary tools and equipment. Report any deviations from original designs and collaborate with Projects Engineer for commissioning of new machinery. Drive innovation and improvement in machinery and components. Collaborate with R&D, Design, and contractors during testing phases. Please forward your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za and indicate your salary expectations. Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd. is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.