Shatterprufe® is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe® laminated windscreens and Armourplate® toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe® products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

VACANCY: Fitter – Shatterprufe

Position: Artisan
Reporting to: Mechanical Superintendent

Main Job Purpose

To support the manufacturing site during continuous shift operations on all mechanical-related issues, with the primary aim of maintaining machine availability and improving uptime.

Main Objectives

• Attend to breakdown maintenance by responding timeously to breakdown requests to ensure production runs optimally and efficiently to meet targets.

• Identify, verify and analyse reasons for downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to repair faults and ensure the timeous resumption of production.

• Ensure inspections on running machinery and equipment are carried out to prevent unnecessary downtime.

• Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedule by carrying out preventative and scheduled maintenance to minimise the risk of unplanned downtime.

• Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with standards.

• Participate in problem-solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW.

• Participate effectively in MDW teams to support overall team and business objectives.

• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support business decision-making.

Critical Job Requirements

1. Qualifications

- Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter and Turner.

2. Knowledge

• Understanding of the OHS Act.

• Knowledge of shutdown maintenance.

• Good understanding of factory utility layouts (i.e. electrical and water reticulation, compressed air systems and process water plant).

• Knowledge of condition monitoring.

• Welding, cutting and grinding experience.

• Knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, transmission systems and general mechanics.

• Knowledge of bearings and lubrication.

3. Skills

• Self-driven and motivated.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

• Problem-solving techniques.

• Analytical skills.

4. Experience

• Experience working in a production environment.

• 2 years' post-apprenticeship experience as a Fitter.

• Experience working on heavy industrial/automated machines.

• 3 years' experience within a large manufacturing environment.

Contact Details

• Contact Person: Thato Mathopa

• Telephone: 0875499155

• Vacancy Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Please Include the Following with Your Application

• CV.

• Copy of Identification Document (ID).

• Evidence of qualifications.

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries

Requisition ID: 3344