Meat-Processing Fitter Artisan: Keep Machines Rolling

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 246,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Fitter Artisan to join our maintenance team in Johannesburg. You will maintain and repair factory equipment to maximise machine availability and minimise downtime, reporting any non-conformances to supervision.

The role requires a qualified Fitter Artisan with at least three years in meat processing or similar manufacturing, plus strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter Artisan with a recognised trade qualification.
• A National Diploma will be advantageous.
• At least three years’ experience in the meat processing industry or a similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective mechanical repairs and maintenance on factory equipment.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and minimise production downtime.
• Complete job cards and scheduled maintenance in accordance with prescribed checklists and procedures.
• Monitor the effective use and operation of machinery and report any non-conformances or deviations to supervision and production management.
• Identify and report requirements for critical spares and workshop equipment.
• Assist with new installations and maintenance-related projects.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in the workshop and production areas.
• Comply with all company policies, health and safety requirements and maintenance procedures.
• Take ownership of maintenance activities and ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.
• Support the maintenance team and production operations as required.

Skills

Fitter Artisan

Meat processing experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Independence & accountability

Teamwork & communication

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Education

Trade qualification (Fitter Artisan)

National Diploma advantageous

Job description

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Fitter Artisan to join our maintenance team in Johannesburg. You will maintain and repair factory equipment to maximise machine availability and minimise downtime, reporting any non-conformances to supervision.

The role requires a qualified Fitter Artisan with at least three years in meat processing or similar manufacturing, plus strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.