430 Maintenance Fitter jobs in South Africa

• Diagnose the root cause of equipment failures and implement corrective actions swiftly.
• Minimize downtime by quickly addressing faults, defects, and failures.
• Ensure equipment operates optimally through the application of relevant technical and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Production to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Provide regular reports to the Toolroom Foreman, documenting repairs, downtime, and maintenance activities.

• Perform initial inspections for all process changes to assess equipment condition.
• Conduct routine inspections to detect potential failures or excessive wear, and perform necessary maintenance.
• Periodically inspect manufactured products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Work with Supervisors and Production to schedule preventative maintenance.
• Ensure parts are available for maintenance routines and report any unusual conditions.

• Assist in training apprentices to ensure they gain the necessary skills for maintenance and repair work.
• Prepare machines and equipment for apprentice training sessions.

• Operate in compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to maintain the integrity of the maintenance process.
• Report any risks or concerns to management within your area of responsibility.
• Promote compliance with procedures to minimize wasteful and irregular expenditure.

• Contribute to the efficient use of financial and other resources.
• Minimize expenditure and report any deviations from budgetary limits.

• Maintain effective relationships with employees and customers to ensure high-quality service.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills while adhering to company values and standards.

• Minimum :
  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
  • Trade Test: Fitter / Fitter and Turner (NQF 5)

• Minimum :
  • Up to 3 years technical and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; SAP, ERP Systems, and job-specific software systems).
• Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices, designs, methodologies, and SOPs.
• Understanding of housekeeping and safety principles.

Role Purpose:

The position reports directly to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. 

Minimum Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Qualified Fitter
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
• Experience in a maintenance environment
• Experience in steel fabrication and sketch up own design
• Arc welding experience
• Own transport required
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Attentive to detail
• Results driven and has initiative
• Reliable
• Good problem-solving skills
• Accountable
• Hydraulic experienced (Read and interpret drawings)
• Injection moulding experience advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance functions to ensure that the machines & factory remain well looked after
• Where necessary live documents are to be kept at certain machines
• Maintenance checks on chillers, cooling towers & compressor
• Repairs, maintenance alterations when required or requested
• General upkeep of the grounds & structure
• Carry out all items timeously
• Carry out all other reasonable instructions to the best of your ability, bearing in mind that these secondary to the mandatory scheduled maintenance items.
• Welding and fabrication of new equipment and machinery
• Documented weekly checklists to be filled in
• Follow the health and safety procedures as stipulated by the company - ensure you and all you see are acting in a manner of compliance.
• Comply with PPE requirements
• Adhere to uniform requirements as stipulated by the company
• Report any detected health and safety concerns immediately
• Factory is permanently clean and tidy
• Clear evidence of good house-keeping practices are to be visible upon entering the maintenance dept. With all like type items to be stored in a traceable & organised manner.
• Factory running efficiently and effectively as a result of a highly maintained factory
• Continuously try to seek out methods to help preventative maintenance be a solution to root causes of breakdowns
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Maintain a good relationship with colleagues and management and an attitude of continuous improvement
• Work in collaboration with other members of staff to allow for smooth planning of both your department requirements to fulfil its maintenance duties, which simultaneously allows for the production plan to continue as undisturbed as possible.
• Carry out standby
• Work shifts
• Carry out duties any adhoc duties as and when required

Our client is seeking a qualified and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join their Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, attending to mechanical breakdowns, and conducting changeovers in line with production schedules, with the aim of minimising downtime and ensuring product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with production departments on changeovers as per the production plan.

• Perform changeovers with minimal disruption to production.

• Set and maintain machines to ensure product quality and integrity.

• Attend to mechanical breakdowns and conduct minor repairs.

• Complete maintenance request vouchers and job cards.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance in line with monthly schedules.

• Assist with building maintenance and repairs where necessary.

• Support semi-skilled artisans with fine equipment settings and repairs.

• Switch compressors and chillers on and off daily.

• Compile reports on defects, spares, and servicing needs.

• Ensure suppliers and contractors comply with company procedures and policies.

Skills & Competencies

• Punctual and reliable.

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.

• Ability to suggest process improvements.

• Report writing, numeracy, and literacy skills.

• Strong verbal and written English communication.

• Self-motivated, team player, with good interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 and/or Red Seal trade test certificate as a Fitter.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production environment, preferably cosmetic, FMCG, or similar.

• Experience with packing and filling equipment (advantageous).

• Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access.

What We Are Looking For
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Maintain all infrastructure, equipment and services as per the work request for maximum plant availability.
• Perform planned and statutory maintenance
• Perform breakdown maintenance
• Perform production change overs
• Execute planned plant upgrades as the approved capital and product development projects.
• Maintain and set specialised tooling i.e. propellant dies
• Inspect, service, repair and overhaul machinery
• Analyse drawings and plan material accordingly
• Ensure to procedure and method of work complies with work permits
• Perform fault-finding on hydraulics/pneumatics and mechanics
• Perform tool change overs on hydraulics presses
• Adhere to all applicable legislation within RDM
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect SHE/ Quality/ Environmental / Energy.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• N3 Certificate in Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Completed Apprenticeship
• Trade Test Certificate as Fitter
• At least 5 years maintenance experience on machinery in explosives or petrochemicals environment
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and be on standby
• Self-disciplined & Hard working
• Organised approach to work
• Ability to work well within a team

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Position: Maintenance Fitter

Location: Markman, Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Fitter and Turner
• Minimum 3 - 5 years post qualification experience,
• In depth hydraulics experience
• Experience in a maintenance environment
• Experience in steel fabrication and sketch up own design
• Arc welding experience
• Injection moulding experience advantageous
• Hydraulic experienced (Read and interpret drawings)
• Valid drivers license and own transport,

Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance functions to ensure that the machines & factory remain well looked after
• Conduct maintenance checks on chillers, cooling towers & compressor
• Repairs, maintenance, and alterations of equipment when required
• General upkeep of the grounds & structure
• Welding and fabrication of new equipment and machinery
• Fill in documented weekly checklists
• Carry out standby duties,

Company Description

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Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Durban, Pinetown. This is an on-site role. The Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, maintenance and repair of machinery, and fitting tasks. Day-to-day tasks include troubleshooting machinery issues, performing routine inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·   Asset management to maintain buildings, structures, equipment and machinery in standard conditions.

·   Conduct inspections, breakdowns and preventative maintenance.

·   Annual shutdown action plan, resource allocation and execution.

·   Attend and react to standby and call-outs expediently.

·   Act as a Health and safety custodian and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

·   General housekeeping.

·   Maintain manufacturing / production of electrically driven machines, and electronic control gear equipment.

·   Diagnose and execute fault-finding and repairs on equipment failures to effectively minimise machine and equipment downtime.

·   Maintenance, reconstruction and installation of machinery and equipment.

·   Propose modifications to machines and equipment for better performance or Health and Safety improvements.

·   Financial controls of maintenance budgets.

·   Training of maintenance team and mechanical- and electrical trainees / learners.

Qualifications

• Skills in Plant Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair
• Proficiency in working with Machinery and Fitting tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of safety standards and regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant certification or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Prior experience in a maintenance fitter role is advantageous

Company Description

Barnes Tubing Industries (Pty) Ltd, a member of the Barnes Group, is South Africa's largest ERW Welded Steel Tube and Pipe manufacturer. With manufacturing facilities in Johannesburg at Spartan and Wadeville, Barnes Tubing is well-equipped to supply the entire Gauteng region and countrywide. The company offers a wide range of products covering various sectors of the manufacturing industry, manufactured to the relevant SABS standard.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Maintenance Fitter at Barnes Tubing Industries located in the City of Johannesburg. The
Maintenance Fitter
will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of equipment related to steel tube and pipe manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Maintenance Fitter
  Red Seal
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance & Repair abilities
• Experience in conducting Preventive Maintenance
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment, Tube Mills
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous experience in the steel or manufacturing industry is a plus

• Responsible for ensuring that plant and production equipment is maintained to required standards.
• Attend to day-to-day breakdowns as per job cards.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance of plant equipment.
• Mentorship of apprentices
• Carry out any other related mechanical jobs as required and requested by the team

Required outputs: functional

General Functions:

• Ensure cost effective maintenance, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify critical spares and tools and ensure upkeep
• Identify consumable needs and upkeep of consumable store
• Participate in plant risk assessment and SHEQ initiatives
• Issue of maintenance clearance certificates and ensure work is carried out to AECI standards.

Installations:

• Installation of mechanical processing equipment (i.e. pumps, pipes, mechanical structures, agitators, etc).
• Day-to-day plant equipment preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Fabrication of steel and piping. Performing ARC, TIG and other types of welding methods depending on the project.
• Pipe fitting and troubleshooting. Must also be able to come up with concepts for improvement where required.
• Accurately complete all job cards and recordkeeping.
• Troubleshooting of processing plant, effluent plant, agitators, pumps and forklift.
• Occasional planning and installation for new project.

Maintenance:

• Preventative maintenance planning and execution
• Carry out breakdown maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Accurate record keeping of all maintenance work done
• Conduct general housekeeping in the workshop.
• On occasion required to carry out miscellaneous legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as instructed by the Team Leader.
• Required to adhere to all company and work site safety rules and regulations.

Tertiary:

Minimum education Grade 12 with post matric qualification of NQF Level 3 or more.

Valid trade test certificate for Mechanical Fitted (Red Seal).

Welding certificate advantageous.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience as a Fitter

Prior work experience in the Production, Workshop, Plant, Maintenance, Mechanical as well as Chemical environment with a good understanding in operating equipment.

Knowledge & Skills:

Confidence in ability to weld effectively and efficiently, namely ARC welding, Argon welding and TIG welding.

Knowledge of engineering science and technology. Good mechanical fitting skills.

Strong ability to do pump alignment.

Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Profound knowledge of and ability to use hand held tools and tools of the trade.

Awareness of MerSETA apprenticeship requirements.

Basic knowledge of the OHS Act.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including adherence to safety.

Computer literary in MS Office (Word/Excel)

Ability to successfully mentor apprentices.

Expert in the regulation codes to self-inspect incumbent's work and ensure that everything is up to standard.

Must be able to report to the Maintenance Team Leader