Fitter

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

We’re on the lookout for a Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimum plant availability.    

As a Fitter you will be responsible for: 

• Maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery and equipment


• Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment 


• Scope and plan work orders as required


• Complete works orders


• Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards


• Perform fault finding on equipment and participate in RCA's


• Perform daily and weekly route and plant inspections; and report all defects


• Maintain a high level of housekeeping

What are we looking for?

• Matric plus full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)


• N3 Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage


• Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate


• Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be an advantage


• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering/industrial environment


• Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage


• Rotable overhaul experience would be an advantage


• Roll Fitting experience would be an advantage


• SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage


• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities


• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards


• Must be able to perform standby duties, and at times required to work overtime at short notice