Fitter (Paper)

Sappi
KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Job Description

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 are on the lookout for an experienced Fitter to ensure optimum plant availability by practising efficient maintenance, overhauling and repaire of all machinery and equipment/ mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards.

As a Fitter you will be responsible for: 

  • Maintaining  a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
  • Reporting all unsafe acts to the Maintenance Foreman, draws spares from Stores – picking list on the computer, etc.
  • Fitting, assembling, grinding and shaping metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
  • Performing any other allocated tasks that fall within the scope of a Fitter, will be required to work standby and overtime.
  • Identification and development of Annual and Incidental Shut Scope and Execution Programme applicable to all Plants in area of responsibility.
  • Doing daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed Check-List,  will cover breakdowns after hours and weekends on a standby basis.
  • Understanding the SHEQ requirements of the Section, investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
  • Scheduling maintenance of Plant according to SAP Notifications and Planned Schedules, and does fault finding on systems during breakdown and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.

What are we looking for?

  • Matric & N2 Engineering (N3 Desirable)
  • Trade Tested Certificate

minimum 5 years fitting experience with experience in the following

  • hydraulics
  • pumps
  • gearboxes

Experience within the pulp and paper operation will be advantagueos as well

minimum 5 years fitting experience with experience in the following

  • hydraulics
  • pumps
  • gearboxes
  • Experience within the pulp and paper operation will be advantagueos as well

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
  • learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
  • Market leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Sappi's own site before 6 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKwaZulu-Natal
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience5+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
Sappi
KwaZulu-Natal

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