Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Food Packaging Plant

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

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.