Fitter

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a Trade-Tested Fitter for a well-established manufacturing client in Johannesburg. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimising production equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will service conveyors and motors, diagnose faults, repair hydraulic systems, and perform welding/fabrication as needed. Reading drawings and keeping maintenance records are essential, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Fitter qualification required.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Hands-on with conveyors, motors and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
• Safety and quality compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and servicing of conveyors, motors and mechanical production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain hydraulic systems and troubleshoot leaks and pressure faults.
• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance.
• Carry out welding, fabrication and equipment modifications.
• Inspect equipment and read technical drawings and manuals.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and ensure safety standards.
• Assist with installations and maintenance improvements.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Maintain good housekeeping in maintenance areas.

Skills

Conveyors

Motors

Hydraulic systems

Fault-finding

Welding & fabrication

Reading drawings

Education

Trade-Tested Fitter

Tools

Mechanical equipment

Hydraulic tooling

Job description

About Role:

A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking for a Trade-Tested Fitter to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising production equipment to ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and servicing of conveyors, motors and mechanical production equipment.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns to minimise production downtime.

• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including leaks and pressure-related faults.

• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance.

• Perform welding, fabrication and equipment modifications as required.

• Maintain and repair industrial water systems.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and water system faults.

• Assist with machinery installations and maintenance improvements.

• Inspect equipment to identify potential faults before breakdowns occur.

• Respond to production breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment specifications.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and operational standards.

• Maintain good housekeeping in maintenance areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade-Tested Fitter qualification.

• Proven experience in a plastic manufacturing, production or industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.

• Practical experience with conveyors, motors and mechanical equipment.

• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.

• Welding and fabrication experience.

• Experience with industrial water systems will be advantageous.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent fault-finding ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Proactive approach to maintenance
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Safety and quality focused
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to minimise production downtime