Maintenance Fitter and Turner - Paarl

Recruiter:

Vine Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000453/AE

Date posted:

Monday, June 22, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing facility in Paarl is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join the engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production machinery, performing preventative maintenance, attending breakdowns, machining components, and ensuring maximum plant availability.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Perform planned preventative maintenance on factory machinery and equipment Attend to mechanical breakdowns and carry out repairs efficiently Fault-find and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Dismantle, repair, assemble and install mechanical components Operate workshop equipment including lathe, milling machine, grinders and drilling machines Manufacture and modify machine parts and spares where required Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures Assist with plant upgrades, installations and improvements Maintain accurate maintenance records and job cards Ensure compliance with company safety standards and housekeeping requirements Minimum Requirements Grade 12 \/ Matric Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification advantageous Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing \/ factory maintenance environment Strong mechanical maintenance and machining experience Ability to work independently and under pressure Valid driver's licence advantageous Technical Skills Required Mechanical fault finding Bearings, gearboxes, shafts and couplings Pneumatics and hydraulics Welding and fabrication skills advantageous Precision measuring tools Engineering drawings and tolerances Personal Attributes Safety conscious Reliable and disciplined Good problem-solving ability Attention to detail Strong teamwork and communication skills Please email your CV through to with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability

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