Job Title : Mechanical Fitter
Reporting to : Operations
Seniority Level : Mid-Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)
Region : Gauteng
Type : 3 Month Contract
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on production and packaging equipment
- Conduct inspections to ensure machinery efficiency and minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and carry out necessary repairs
- Assist in machine changeovers, setups, and improvements
- Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
- Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department
Requirements :
Recognised Trade Test as Mechanical FitterMinimum 3 years post-trade experience in a fast-paced FMCG / manufacturing environmentStrong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and packaging machineryKnowledge of preventive and reactive maintenance practicesAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manualsBasic understanding of hydraulics and pneumaticsWillingness to work shifts, standby, and overtime when requiredExcellent teamwork, communication, and safety awareness