Mechanical Fitter

FACT; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its dynamic Packaging Division. In this pivotal role, you will ensure optimal machine performance and minimize downtime through effective maintenance and repairs. Your expertise will contribute to achieving critical maintenance benchmarks while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity to be part of a dedicated maintenance team is perfect for you. Join us and help keep our production running smoothly!

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant machinery.
• Conduct regular health checks and inspections on machines.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Repair Abilities

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM)

5S Methodology

Job description

Are you a hands-on mechanical expert with a passion for minimizing downtime and maximizing machine performance? Join our high-performance team as a Mechanical Fitter in our Packaging Division and play a key role in keeping our plant running efficiently.

Role Purpose

To perform timely and effective mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant machinery, ensuring smooth operations, improved equipment reliability, and minimized downtime. The role focuses on achieving maintenance benchmarks like MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

Key Responsibilities

Breakdown Maintenance

• Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Shift In-Charge in a timely manner

Mechanical Repairs

• Carry out mechanical repairs on faulty components within set timelines
• Record and report completed repair activities during each shift

Spare Management

• Maintain an organized record of departmental spare parts
• Ensure quick availability of essential components during breakdowns

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct regular machine health checks and inspections
• Detect and report early signs of wear and potential faults

Shift Support

• Remain available during production shifts to support operations
• Take ownership of immediate fixes and escalate longer-term concerns

Safety & 5S Compliance

• Uphold safety standards and clean work practices
• Apply and promote 5S methodology in the workplace

Key Interactions

Internal :

• Production Teams
• Electrical & Electronics Maintenance Teams
• Shift In-Charge and Maintenance Supervisors

External :

• Occasional interaction with external service technicians or vendors for component support (as assigned)

Requirements

Education :

• ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience :

• 3 to 4 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment

Core Competencies :

• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
• Familiarity with rotating equipment and plant machinery
• Knowledge of Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S systems
• Quick responder with strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Reliable team player with solid communication and documentation skills

Keep our production moving — apply today to be part of a skilled and dedicated maintenance team.