Employer: West Coast Personnel My client a manufacturing operation is looking for a hands-on, technically savvy Maintenance Fitter to join their Port Elizabeth team. This role reports directly to the Toolroom Foreman and plays a critical part in ensuring optimal functioning of equipment through proactive maintenance, prompt repairs, and adherence to quality and safety standards. If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty, we want to hear from you.  To carry out mechanical inspections, perform repairs and ongoing maintenance of equipment and infrastructure - minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless production support. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns and execute speedy repairs. + Minimize downtime and equipment damage by acting fast and efficiently. + Work closely with Production to proactively identify issues before they escalate. + Provide reports on all repair and support activities. + Conduct “first-off” inspections and scheduled preventative maintenance. + Liaise with production to schedule downtime for preventative work. + Submit feedback and escalate irregularities to the Toolroom Foreman. + Assist in training Apprentices. + Prepare training machines and provide on-the-job technical guidance. + Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. + Monitor resource usage and limit unnecessary expenditure. + Report risks, irregularities, and deviations to management. + Build strong internal relationships and provide excellent support to operations. + Act with integrity, professionalism, and a problem-solving attitude. + Embody the company’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Passion in all daily tasks and interactions. + Swing shift and maintenance is required to work every Sunday. Minimum Requirements: + Proof Matric Certificate + Red Seal Fitter / Fitter & Turner (NQF 5) + Up to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment + Proficient in basic MS Office; exposure to SAP, ERP, or other maintenance-related systems + Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance practices and SOPs + Strong awareness of safety and housekeeping standards Behavioural Competencies: + Technically minded with solid fault-finding skills + Action-oriented and proactive + Resilient under pressure + Effective communicator (written and verbal) + Organised, flexible, and customer-focused To Apply: Submit your detailed CV, qualifications & head & shoulders photo If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.