Mechanical Artisan

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002285/CW

Date posted:

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location:

Airport Industria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client is looking for two experienced Mechanical Artisan's to perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, maintaining key machinery such as pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes, and supporting equipment setup, changeovers, and installations. The successful candidates will ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and food manufacturing standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

POSITION INFO:

Qualification details

Grade 12 (Matric)
Recognised Mechanical Trade Test (Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright or equivalent)
N3 Mechanical Engineering or higher

Experience

3–5 years post-trade experience in FMCG, food, beverage, packaging, or manufacturing environments.
Experience working on automated production and packaging equipment.
Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
High-care food manufacturing experience advantageous.

Functional Competencies

Mechanical fault finding
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Pumps and valves
Bearings and power transmission systems
Welding and fabrication basics
Preventative maintenance techniques
Equipment alignment and installation
Reading engineering drawings
Root cause analysis

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and packaging lines.
Maintain pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, valves, pipework, fillers, cappers, and processing equipment.
Conduct inspections and equipment condition monitoring.
Support changeovers, equipment setup, and production start-ups.
Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
Complete maintenance documentation and job cards accurately.
Maintain workshop standards and housekeeping

Top KPA’s

Equipment Uptime & Reliability
Breakdown Response Time
Planned Maintenance Completion
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Safety Compliance
Food Safety & GMP Compliance
Maintenance Cost Control
Root Cause Problem Solving
Documentation Accuracy
Continuous Improvement Participation

Attributes (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Follow company policy in line with legislation, best practice and organisational objectives
Excellent communication skills
Work well with all people from different backgrounds–easy to do business with!
Excellent planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
Problem-solving ability
Flexibility to meet business needs
High level of self-awareness
Team player
Willingness to learn. Adaptability. Confidence. Resilience. Optimism. Agility. Calmness. Considerate.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo relevant psychometric assessments and interview screening.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

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