Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Fouche & Co Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join a busy food manufacturing and packaging operation. You will maintain, fault-find, repair and service production equipment, working with the Senior Fitter to minimise downtime and ensure peak machine performance.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, assisting with installation, and performing specialized pneumatic repairs.

Qualifications

• Fitter trade test completed or substantial practical experience in fitting or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing/production/packaging environments.
• Exposure to pneumatic systems and fault-finding in mechanical equipment.
• Prepared to work 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00) and perform overtime/standby when needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and packaging machinery.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Assist with installation, assembly, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Conduct specialized fault-finding and repairs on mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor equipment performance to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Work with Senior Fitter and production team to address maintenance needs and planning.
• Adhere to health, safety, and food manufacturing standards.
• Assist with breakdowns, overtime, and standby callouts when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Pneumatic systems experience

Shift work

Education

Fitter trade test

Tools

TIG welding

Job description

A prominent food manufacturing and packaging organisation dedicated to operational excellence, high-quality production standards, and continuous plant efficiency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, repair, and servicing of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Working alongside the Senior Fitter, you will play a vital role in minimising downtime and ensuring optimal machinery performance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and packaging machinery.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Assist with the installation, assembly, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Conduct specialized fault-finding and repairs on mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor equipment performance actively to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Work closely with the Senior Fitter and production team to address maintenance requirements and support maintenance planning.
• Adhere strictly to all relevant health, safety, and food manufacturing standards.
• Assist with breakdowns, overtime, and standby callouts when required.

Requirements

• A completed Fitter trade test OR substantial practical experience in a fitting or mechanical maintenance role.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing, production, packaging, or similar fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and robust fault-finding abilities, with exposure to pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment, complete 12-hour shifts (06:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday), and participate in overtime or standby when necessary.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport (advantageous).
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, packaging machinery maintenance, or TIG welding (highly advantageous).

Attributes

• Reliable, hands-on, and practical approach.
• Eager to learn, develop, and take direction from senior technical staff.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team.
• Resilient, safety-conscious, and comfortable handling physical shift-based duties.

Salary

R12 000 - R20 000 CTC per month (depending on qualifications and experience)