Mechanical Fitter - Precision Maintenance Pro (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Training & development

Stable employer

Modern tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our on-site maintenance team. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery such as conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes to maximise plant uptime.

The ideal candidate has a trade qualification in mechanical fitting or Machinist, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to read drawings and work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Machinist (NQF level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical fitting and maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret specifications.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission.
• Welding and basic fabrication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and dismantle mechanical machinery per specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment, including lubrication and adjustments.
• Diagnose and repair faults in bearings, gears, shafts and seals.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate or modify parts as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to address issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Reading drawings

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter/Machinist)

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our on-site maintenance team. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery such as conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes to maximise plant uptime.

The ideal candidate has a trade qualification in mechanical fitting or Machinist, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to read drawings and work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission.