Mechanical Fitter - Benoni

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

Additionally, the role ensures all maintenance, breakdown, and repair activities are accurately documented according to company procedures and Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements.

• 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.

• 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.