Mechanical Fitter - Benoni

SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of production equipment through scheduled preventative maintenance, prompt breakdown repairs, and fault finding.

POSITION INFO:

Mechanical Fitter - Benoni 

An opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production machinery through planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and technical production support.

About Our Client

The client operates in a manufacturing and production environment. They specialize in operations involving hydraulic, pneumatic, injection moulding, crimping, and cable processing machinery.

The Role: Mechanical Fitter

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of production equipment through scheduled preventative maintenance, prompt breakdown repairs, and fault finding. The position supports production through machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability. Additionally, the role ensures all maintenance, breakdown, and repair activities are accurately documented according to company procedures and Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring a minimum of 3-5 years'' relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Perform scheduled, planned, and preventative maintenance, inspect machinery for wear or damage, and replace defective components.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnose mechanical faults, make necessary repairs or adjustments, and test machinery prior to returning it to production.

• Assist production with machine setting, tooling changes, adjustments, and changeovers.

• Maintain and fault-find basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including inspecting hoses, valves, and cylinders for leaks or pressure loss.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manuals to install, assemble, align, or modify mechanical equipment.

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders, breakdown reports, planned maintenance records, and machine downtime logs.

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, apply lockout procedures, and ensure all safety guards are reinstated following maintenance.

About You

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Recognized Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate.

• Minimum N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent technical qualification.

• Proven experience in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance, mechanical fault finding, machine setting, and changeovers.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, execute precision fitting and alignment, and use measuring equipment within required tolerances.

• Strong problem-solving skills, safety awareness, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

• Ability to work shifts, overtime, standby, and call-outs in a physical, manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, injection moulding, crimping machines, cable processing equipment, mechanical drives, gearboxes, pumps, welding, and root-cause analysis is advantageous.