TRG 2458 (Pietermaritzburg) FITTER (Factory Mechanical Maintenance)
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Job Location:
Newcastle - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Title: Fitter (Factory Manufacturing Maintenance)
Area: Pietermaritzburg
Industry: Manufacturing Industrial Production Plant Maintenance
Ref No.: TRG 2142
Start Date: Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable Overtime Shift / Standby Allowance Provident Fund
Open to: Medium & Senior Trade Tested Fitters
An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg.
This role is suited to a hands-on artisan who thrives in a high-output production environment where plant reliability preventative maintenance and minimal downtime are critical to operational success.
This role is ideal for a proactive artisan who takes pride in precision workmanship plant uptime and long-term equipment reliability. Medium-level Fitters looking to grow into senior responsibility are welcome to apply as are seasoned Senior Fitters seeking a stable performance-focused environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical maintenance within a continuous manufacturing plant environment
- Conduct fault-finding diagnostics testing and inspections on mechanical systems
- Work on gears motors bearings shafts couplings pumps drives and associated machine components
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime
- Execute breakdown repairs under production pressure
- Inspect repair replace and install mechanical equipment and components
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
- Support plant reliability and equipment optimisation initiatives
- Participate in shutdown planning and execution
- Ensure compliance with safety ISO and environmental standards
- Work shifts weekend rotations and standby duties as required
- Collaborate effectively with production electrical and supervisory teams
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal essential)
- N4 N6 in Mechanical Engineering (adv)
- Minimum 35 years post-trade experience within a manufacturing / plant maintenance environment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability
- Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance systems
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards (adv)
- Physically fit and capable of working in an industrial plant environment
- Good communication skills across all levels
- Emotionally stable responsible and able to work under pressure
- Drivers licence with reliable transport
- Computer literate (basic reporting & maintenance systems)
- Clear criminal record Traceable & contactable references
- Pietermaritzburg residency preferred (or willingness to relocate at own cost)
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to Ref # (TRG 2458).
Package & Remuneration
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable Overtime Shift / Standby Allowance Provident Fund
Open to: Medium & Senior Trade Tested Fitters
