Maintenance Mechanical Artisan / Welder / Boilermaker

Zohorecruit; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Artisan / Welder / Boilermaker in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults, and support installations and improvements in a busy FMCG production line.

Ideal candidates have a trade qualification and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong welding and fabrication skills and the ability to read drawings. A safe, efficient workshop mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Trade Test qualification required for Mechanical Artisan, Welder, or Boilermaker.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and welding skills.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and food-processing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and minimize downtime.
• Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, mixers, piping systems, tanks.
• Welding, fabrication and boilermaking work as required.
• Fabricate and repair stainless steel structures and components.
• Read technical drawings and fabrication specs.
• Assist with machinery installations and improvements.
• Support production during breakdowns and emergencies.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to improve reliability.
• Keep maintenance records up to date.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding skills

Read technical drawings

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Artisan/Welder/Boilermaker)

Tools

Stainless steel fabrication tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Maintenance Mechanical Artisan / Welder / Boilermaker

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/10/2026

Our growing South African food manufacturing brand is all about producing quality food products that customers love. Behind every great product is a production environment that needs to run smoothly, and that’s where you come in!

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Mechanical Artisan / Welder / Boilermaker who knows their way around machinery, enjoys solving problems, and can jump into action when things go wrong.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and get equipment back up and running with minimal downtime.
• Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, mixers, piping systems, tanks and other production equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify potential maintenance issues before they become breakdowns.
• Handle welding, fabrication and boilermaking work as required.
• Fabricate and repair stainless steel structures, piping, brackets, guards and equipment components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Assist with machinery installations, modifications and production-line improvements.
• Support production teams during breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Keep maintenance records and job reports up to date.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop and maintenance environment.
  

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• A Trade Test qualification as a Mechanical Artisan, Welder, Boilermaker or related trade.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and welding skills.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and food-processing equipment will be advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Basic electrical and pneumatic knowledge will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work comfortably in a busy production environment.
• A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.