Maintenance Fitter and Turner

SUMMARY:
Calling all Maintenance Fitters & Turners! Keep high-speed FMCG production lines running smoothly with your trade-tested expertise.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company description:

This leading name in South Africa’s food manufacturing industry offers stability, scale, and a fast-paced environment. With strong production volumes, a focus on operational excellence, and a recognisable consumer footprint, they offer skilled artisans the opportunity to contribute to nationally loved brands in a highly structured, well-supported factory setting.

You’ll carry out planned maintenance, machine refurbishments, and fault-finding across fast-moving packaging lines. Responsibilities include mechanical repairs, pipe fitting, machining, and welding — all while working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and OEM systems. You'll also ensure high standards of safety and compliance, support installations, and mentor apprentices on proper machine care and operation.

Job experience and Skills Required:

• N3 Mechanical Engineering + Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter & Turner
• Minimum 5 years’ fitting experience in an FMCG or food manufacturing plant
• Skilled in mechanical fault-finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and high-speed machinery
• Confident using drawings, precision tools, and machining techniques
• Computer literate (MS Office) with exposure to maintenance/inventory systems