Mechanical Fitter

Talent Fox Sa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox SA in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to ensure the reliability and safe operation of high-speed packing lines and grain-handling equipment.

The role involves preventative maintenance, repairs, installation and fault finding on conveyors, gearboxes and related machinery, with a focus on safety and efficiency within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Mechanical Fitter required.
• Hands-on experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and perform root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on production equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys, bearings and bucket elevators.
• Service grain cleaners, aspiration systems and material-handling equipment.
• Install, assemble, align and calibrate mechanical machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and minimise production downtime.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, food safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Complete maintenance job cards accurately and timeously.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Education

Trade-tested Mechanical Fitter

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: MECHANICAL FITTER
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Industry: Manufacturing / Food Production

An established organisation within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Fitter to ensure the reliability, safety and optimal performance of high-speed packing lines and grain-handling equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on production equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys, bearings and bucket elevators.
• Service grain cleaners, aspiration systems and material-handling equipment.
• Install, assemble, align and calibrate mechanical machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and minimise production downtime.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, food safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Complete maintenance job cards accurately and timeously.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade-tested Mechanical Fitter – Essential.
• Hands-on experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with conveyors, bearings, pulleys, shafts, hoppers and silos.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with root cause analysis and preventative maintenance.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Experience in food manufacturing or grain-handling environments will be advantageous.