Fitter

Tiger Brands; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a qualified fitter to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and repair of plant machinery. The role supports shift operations with emphasis on safety, reliability, and efficiency. Candidates should have a fitter trade test, NTC3 with maths and science, and at least five years in FMCG.

The position involves maintenance planning, OEE focus, and reporting duties in a fast-paced plant setting. Overtime and standby may be required.

Qualifications

• NTC3, with matric maths and science
• Fitter Trade Tested
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• High numeracy skills

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations.
• Carry out repairs on plant equipment as required on shift.
• Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions and carrying out maintenance tasks and building maintenance programs.
• Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out to maximise plant availability and OEE to meet targets.
• Ensure the various reports and administration tasks are carried out to support engineering and production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

High numeracy skills

Situational problem-solving

Continuous learning

Education

Fitter Trade Tested

NTC3, with matric maths and science

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

A qualified fitter is responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment are installed correctly, maintained efficiently, and repaired promptly. This role requires technical expertise in mechanical systems and the ability to work with precision

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Operational Support

Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.

Running Repairs

Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment as required on shift

Planned Maintenance

Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, clarifying work required and carrying out maintenance tasks and building maintenance programs

Housekeeping & Safety

Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected

Ensure OEE targets are met

Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out to maximise plant availability and OEE to meet targets

Reporting and administration

Ensure the various reports and administration tasks are carried out to support engineering and production

Special Requirements:

• Must have the physical abilities to carry out the role within a plant and work shifts

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Experience and Qualifications

• NTC3, with matric maths and science
• Fitter Trade Tested
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• High numeracy skills

Personal Characteristics

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Continuous learning
• Team player within multi-functional team.
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required
• Situational problem-solving abilities.
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.