Maintenance Shift Artisan, Port Elizabeth

A well-established manufacturing environment is seeking an energetic, skilled, and motivated Maintenance Shift Artisan. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise, with a focus on maintaining optimal plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Complete 5-Why analyses for all breakdowns.

• Collaborate with Shift Coordinators on breakdown support and preventative maintenance tasks.

• Accurately capture maintenance information on MP2 and OEE Haldan systems.

• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical skills and a tertiary qualification.

• Red Seal Electrician (essential) with at least 2 years’ post–trade test experience.

• Red Seal Industrial Electrician (advantageous).

• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ post–trade test maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (essential).

• At least 3 years specifically within a manufacturing setting.

• Advantageous experience with:

  • Fanuc and Siemens equipment

  • Siepe conveyor systems

  • PLC-controlled systems

  • CNC machinery

  • VDH machines

  • Strapping & wrapping equipment

  • Low-pressure casting machines

  • X-ray machines

  • GnK punches

  • Eisenmann heat treatment machines

  • Wet paint and powder coating plants

Additional Requirements

• Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, Email, MP2, Haldan).

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and function effectively within a team.

• Willingness to work overtime as required.

• Proactive, innovative, honest, and reliable.

• Adaptable, assertive, and able to maintain positive energy in a fast-paced environment.

Should you wish to apply, please kindly email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.