Fitter

Tiger Brands; Makana Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands, located in Makana, Eastern Cape, South Africa, seeks a skilled Fitter to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment. The role involves preventive and breakdown maintenance, installation, commissioning and ongoing reliability improvements on packaging lines and utilities.

The successful candidate will have N4 Mechanical Engineering and a Red Seal Trade Certificate, with strong problem-solving abilities and independence. On-site work with focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• N4 Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Red Seal Trade Certificate in Fitter/Turner/Millwright or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on production, packaging and utility equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
• Install new machinery and assist with commissioning and start-up activities.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Packaging machinery

Air systems & steam

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

N4 Mechanical Engineering

Red Seal Trade Certificate (Fitter/Turner/Millwright)

Job description

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

To install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform planned maintenance on production, packaging and utility equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
• Ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.

Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures.
• Carry out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Use appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine root causes.

Installation and Commissioning

• Install new machinery and equipment.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up activities.
• Verify that equipment operates according to specifications.

Equipment Improvements

• Modify or upgrade equipment to improve: Performance Efficiency Safety Reliability

Safety and Compliance

• Follow Tiger Brands safety procedures and engineering standards.
• Maintain housekeeping in workshops and production areas.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety inspections.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong mechanical fitting skills.
• Good understanding of packaging machinery.
• Good understanding of compressed air systems and steam generation equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• N4 Mechanical Engineering.
• Red Seal Trade Certificate in: Fitter Fitter & Turner Millwright Or equivalent recognised trade qualification.

Experience

• Proven experience as a fitter or in a related maintenance role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.

Key Performance Areas (KPI Examples)

• Plant availability and uptime.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Breakdown response and repair time.
• Safety compliance and zero lost-time incidents.
• Maintenance cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

We cultivate and nourish lives, every day and every tomorrow!

Tiger Brands is a leading African manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods, renowned for its diverse food, beverage, home, and personal care brands.

Location Makana, Eastern Cape, South Africa