Maintenance Fitter and Turner Paarl

A well-established manufacturing facility in Paarl is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join the engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production machinery performing preventative maintenance attending breakdowns machining components and ensuring maximum plant availability.

Key Responsibilities
Perform planned preventative maintenance on factory machinery and equipment
Attend to mechanical breakdowns and carry out repairs efficiently
Fault-find and repair mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Dismantle repair assemble and install mechanical components
Operate workshop equipment including lathe milling machine grinders and drilling machines
Manufacture and modify machine parts and spares where required
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures
Assist with plant upgrades installations and improvements
Maintain accurate maintenance records and job cards
Ensure compliance with company safety standards and housekeeping requirements

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric
Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner
N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification advantageous
Minimum 35 years experience in a manufacturing / factory maintenance environment
Strong mechanical maintenance and machining experience
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Valid drivers licence advantageous

Technical Skills Required
Mechanical fault finding
Bearings gearboxes shafts and couplings
Pneumatics and hydraulics
Welding and fabrication skills advantageous
Precision measuring tools
Engineering drawings and tolerances

Personal Attributes
Safety conscious
Reliable and disciplined
Good problem-solving ability
Attention to detail
Strong teamwork and communication skills

Please email your CV through to emailprotected with a photo salary expectation location and availability

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1