Artisan Fitter (Conveyor Maintenance)

The plastics injection moulding factory in Richards Bay needs an artisan who can fix a breakdown fast and machine a part when needed. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Record work and spares used on the job card or CMMS
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Build and repair press tools, jigs and moulds
• Machine shafts, bushes and keyways on a lathe and milling machine
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines

• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop
• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns
• Trade test as Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright or Toolmaker

• Millwright trade test, since it covers both mechanical and electrical
• Food safety awareness for food and drink plants

• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Tool allowance
• Shift and standby allowances

• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.
• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.