Maintenance Shift Artisan: Electrician

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000264/AK

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:
New role is available for our client in the Automotive industry, seeking a Maintenance Shift Artisan - Electrician. The role will be based in Gqeberha.

POSITION INFO:
The company is seeking an energetic, competent, and motivated individual to fill the role of Shift Artisan. This position requires strong electrical and mechanical skills to effectively support plant operations and maintenance activities.

Key Performance Areas

Carry out maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant
Troubleshoot equipment or process malfunctions to identify causes and implement solutions
Complete 5-Why analyses for every breakdown
Liaise with Shift Coordinators to support breakdown resolution and preventative maintenance tasks
Accurately capture maintenance and production data on MP2 and the OEE Haldan System
Perform additional maintenance-related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

Relevant technical skills and a tertiary qualification
Qualified Red Seal Electrician with a minimum of 2 years post-trade test experience (essential)
Red Seal Industrial Electrician qualification (advantageous)
Understanding of Quality Management Systems

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years post-trade test maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
At least 3 years of the experience must be in manufacturing
Advantageous experience with:
- Fanuc and Siemens equipment
- Siepe conveyor systems
- PLC-controlled systems
- CNC machines
- VDH machines
- Strapping & wrapping systems
- Low pressure casting machines
- X-ray machines
- GnK punches
- Eisenmann heat treatment machines
- Wet Paint Plant and Powder Plant operations

Other Requirements

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Email, MP2, Haldan)
Strong problem-solving ability, leadership, and communication skills
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure and within a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to work overtime when required
Initiative, innovation, honesty, and integrity
Adaptable, assertive, and positively driven

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