Fitter x6

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to conduct daily inspections and maintain plant equipment. You will repair conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, piping and tanks, overhaul spare equipment, and ensure work orders are completed on time while complying with SAP maintenance processes.

The role requires a Matric and recognised Mechanical Trade Test with at least five years’ experience in manufacturing; sugar industry exposure is

Qualifications

• Must have Matric Certificate and Recognised Mechanical Trade Test.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sugar industry is advantageous.
• Experience in pumps (centrifugal and PD), conveyors (screw and belt), centrifugal machines, steam/power generation equipment, and pressure vessels is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily routine maintenance inspections and equipment walkabouts; report on mechanical equipment condition.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, piping and tanks.
• Overhaul and maintain spare equipment to original standards and specifications.
• Ensure maintenance activities and inspections meet timelines and approved work orders.
• Comply with SAP maintenance processes; update and close relevant work orders.
• Perform standby duties and respond to breakdowns within acceptable times.
• Occasionally work unplanned overtime to support operations and plant reliability.
• Ensure high workmanship standards and focus on quality.
• Identify potential failures and address maintenance to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.

Skills

Proactive

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent working

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Matric Certificate and Recognised Mechanical Trade Test

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Conduct daily routine maintenance inspections and equipment walkabouts, identifying and reporting on the condition of mechanical equipment.
• Perform effective repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, piping and tanks.
• Overhaul and maintain spare equipment to the required original standards and specifications.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance activities and inspections are completed within the required timelines and in accordance with approved work orders.
• Ensure accurate and effective compliance with SAP maintenance processes, including the updating and closing of relevant work orders.
• Perform standby duties and respond to equipment breakdowns within acceptable response times.
• Work unplanned overtime when required to support operational requirements and plant reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, with a strong focus on quality workmanship.
• Identify potential equipment failures and proactively address maintenance requirements to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.

Qualifications, Experience And Personal Qualities

• Matric Certificate and Recognised Mechanical Trade Test.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the sugar industry will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
• Centrifugal and positive displacement (PD) pumps.
• Screw and belt conveyors.
• Centrifugal machines.
• Steam and power generation equipment.
• Pressure vessels.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Proactive, energetic and highly focused on execution and achieving results.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to breakdowns and operational demands.