Fitter - Plant Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a skilled Fitter/Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment in our plant. You will perform preventive and breakdown maintenance, assist with installation and commissioning, and implement improvements to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires an N4 in Mechanical Engineering and a Red Seal Trade Certificate (Fitter/Turner/Millwright) or equivalent, with strong troubleshooting and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Must have N4 Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Red Seal Trade Certificate in Fitter/Turner/Millwright or equivalent recognised trade.
• Strong mechanical fitting and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of packaging machinery and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production, packaging and utility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and repair equipment to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and start-up of new machinery.
• Drive equipment improvements to enhance performance, safety and reliability.
• Support safety compliance, housekeeping, and risk assessments in the workshop.

Skills

Strong mechanical fitting

Packaging machinery

Compressed air systems

Steam generation equipment

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

N4 Mechanical Engineering

Red Seal Trade Certificate (Fitter/ Turner/Millwright)

Job description

Tiger Brands is seeking a skilled Fitter/Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment in our plant. You will perform preventive and breakdown maintenance, assist with installation and commissioning, and implement improvements to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires an N4 in Mechanical Engineering and a Red Seal Trade Certificate (Fitter/Turner/Millwright) or equivalent, with strong troubleshooting and independent work skills.