Fitter Maintenance

PepsiCo; Atlantis; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Atlantis, Western Cape seeks a Maintenance Fitter to maintain, repair and improve machinery for safe and reliable operations. You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs, and support installation and commissioning of equipment.

Responsibilities include reading technical drawings, completing planned maintenance, and documenting activities. The role requires post-trade experience and OHSA knowledge; basic welding and alignment skills are an asset.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate or recognised mechanical artisan qualification is required.
• 3-5 years' post-trade experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Basic welding, fitting, assembly and alignment skills.
• Knowledge of OHSA and safe working practices.
• Computer literacy or basic maintenance system experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair machinery, equipment and mechanical systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs safely and effectively.
• Dismantle, fit, assemble and align machinery, parts and equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning and handover of new or repaired equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend improvements to reduce breakdowns.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality and housekeeping standards.
• Record maintenance work, repairs, spares used and feedback accurately.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading technical drawings

Welding & fitting

Alignment skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Fitter Trade Test Certificate

Tools

Maintenance software

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Fitter is responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving machinery and equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations. This includes diagnosing faults, performing mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs, completing planned maintenance, supporting equipment installation and commissioning, and accurately documenting maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair machinery, equipment and mechanical systems.


• Carry out planned preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules.


• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs safely and effectively.


• Dismantle, fit, assemble and align machinery, parts and equipment.


• Support installation, commissioning and handover of new or repaired equipment.


• Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and schematics.


• Investigate equipment failures and recommend improvements to reduce breakdowns.


• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality and housekeeping standards.


• Record maintenance work, repairs, spares used and feedback accurately.


• Work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to improve machine reliability.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12


• Fitter Trade Test Certificate or recognised mechanical artisan qualification


• 3-5 years' post-trade experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment


• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals


• Basic welding, fitting, assembly and alignment skills


• Knowledge of OHSA and safe working practices


• Computer literacy or basic maintenance system experience would be advantageous