Maintenance Artisan Fitter

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires business area stands for innovative top performance in tire technology. Services for dealers and fleet management as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems are further areas of focus. The aim is to contribute to safe, economical and sustainable mobility.

MAINTENANCE - Resolve Functional Failures and breakdowns on Production Equipment. Perform troubleshooting on production machines Identify possible hardware and software breakdowns using the departmental/machine systems and pre-PM inspection checklist. Perform Predictive and preventative maintenance on Production Equipment. Machine ownership - check and maintain equipment to be fit for purpose. Implementation and execution of Maintain ME initiatives and Programs Review Maintenance Task List for value Add and recommend new tasks for equipment.

IMPROVEMENTS - Provide and Implement machine improvements to increase quality/production levels and to reduce breakdowns. Ensure maximum machine availability. Pursue energy saving projects. Provide input into Spares requirements for the Business unit.

BUSINESS UNIT - Give full support to all other business unit partners. Clear and open communication. Teamwork. Active Participation in Problem Solving. Communicate deviations encountered to SE for production and process improvement. Attends a Handover meeting with other Artisan, Team Leader/Section Engineer and prioritizes work to be done. Maintain KPI’s.

REPORTS - Prepares shift handover reports and makes recommendations for improving department operations and solving maintenance-related problems. Report in detail on performed work in SAP-PM.

ESH - follow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily work; demonstrate exemplary personal behaviour in ESH and motivate others; ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.

Matric

Qualified Fitter (Trade Test)

Approximately 3 years’ experience as a Fitter after qualifying

Medimed Medical Aid – with 3 options to choose from with the Company subsidising 50% of the cost

Provident Fund – 2 options to choose from with the Company contributing  an additional 10.5% towards it.

Tyre Purchase discount for up to 8 tyres a year

Long service awards payments from 10 years of loyal service

Study Assistance and Bursaries

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.