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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 environmentConduct fault-finding, diagnostics, testing, and inspections on mechanical systemsWork on gears, motors, bearings, shafts, couplings, pumps, drives, and associated machine componentsPerform preventative and scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtimeExecute breakdown repairs under production pressureInspect, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment and componentsMaintain accurate maintenance records and reportsSupport plant reliability and equipment optimisation initiativesParticipate in shutdown planning and executionEnsure compliance with safety, ISO, and environmental standardsWork shifts, weekend rotations, and standby duties as requiredCollaborate effectively with production, electrical, and supervisory teams EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal essential)N4 N6 in Mechanical Engineering (adv)Minimum 35 years post-trade experience within a manufacturing / plant maintenance environmentStrong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilityExperience in preventative and predictive maintenance systemsKnowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards (adv)Physically fit and capable of working in an industrial plant environmentGood communication skills across all levelsEmotionally stable, responsible, and able to
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Responsibilities:Conduct daily plant checksAssist the electrical foreman in planning and managing departmental functionsRepair motors, control equipment, and other electrical machineryComplete planned maintenance as scheduledRecord all work completed on job cards and maintenance schedulesReport serious or unresolved defects to the electrical foreman or engineering managerCarry out safety inspections on plant and equipmentPerform standby duties as requiredManage electrical inventory and spare partsSupport breakdowns and assist with on-the-job training when needed Requirements:Electrical theory training equivalent to N6Practical training and qualified with Trade TestBasic training on AC & DC Variable Speed DrivesKnowledge of PLCsStrong understanding of electrical and electronic equipmentFault-finding and problem-solving ability on industrial machineryAbility to read and interpret electrical drawings (schematic and wiring diagrams)Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work accurately and efficiently Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/E/Electrician-Howick-1267397-Job-Search-03-02-2026-04-37-11-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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