Maintenance Fitter

Ntice Search Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG/manufacturing sector is looking for a Maintenance Planner in Kempton Park. The ideal candidate will maintain and repair machinery while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include conducting daily inspections, addressing mechanical breakdowns, and participating in improvement projects. Applicants must possess a Fitter and Turner Trade Test along with significant experience in mechanical maintenance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant mechanical and plant maintenance experience.
• Proficient in reading and marking off mechanical component drawings.
• Skilled in the alignment of rotating equipment using dial gauges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards.
• Work on mechanical breakdowns and tasks when plant is in production.
• Conduct daily inspections of plants to assess conditions and perform necessary repairs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Reading mechanical drawings

Alignment of rotating equipment

Installing valves and pumps

Basic welding skills

Education

Matric or Equivalent of N.T.C 3

Fitter and Turner Trade Test

Job description

Our client, a market leader in the FMCG/manufacturing sector, is looking to hire a Maintenance Planner based in Kempton Park to maintain and repair physical assets effectively and efficiently, ensuring that all machinery is always in good working order. Reporting to the Mechanical Foreman.

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric or Equivalent of N.T.C 3
• Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• At least 5 years relevant mechanical and plant maintenance experience
• Proficient in reading and marking off mechanical component drawings.
• Skilled in the alignment of rotating equipment using dial gauges.
• Experience with fitting and maintaining couplings (tyre, bibby, spider, spring, direct).
• Competent in mounting, removing, and maintaining bearings, including bushings.
• Knowledge of gearboxes, including backlash, alignment, and float adjustments.
• Experience with mechanical cutting machines and milling machines.
• Pump installation and maintenance (peristaltic, mono, diaphragm, centrifugal, submerged, gear).
• Valve installation and maintenance (including gate, globe, diaphragm, ball, pinch, butterfly).
• Mixer and agitator maintenance.
• Conveyor systems: installation, alignment, tracking of rollers, belt splicing, and belt/chain alignment.
• Handling of bulk material equipment such as screw conveyors and bucket elevators.
• Pipe system assembly and installation (threaded systems).
• Basic welding skills.
• Taper key manufacturing and fitting.
• Knowledge of lubrication practices with oils and greases.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic components and their functions.

Job Description:

• Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards.
• Work on mechanical breakdowns and tasks when plant is in production
• Perform other tasks as specified by the Mechanical Foreman.
• To inspect all sections of plant under your control daily, to assess the condition thereof and effect necessary repairs or maintenance.
• To manufacture, repair equipment as identified through improvement projects, jab card requests, etc.
• Daily reporting of problems that happened on shift and filling in required paperwork.
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.
• Maintain workshop machinery to ensure safe use. (Pedestal grinders, welding machines, ladders, etc.)
• Ensure that maintenance jobs issued are completed timeously and to the correct standard.
• Actively participate in improvement projects to ensure there timeously completion.
• Assist with production problems when necessary.
• Assist with training apprentices before leaving

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.