Ekurhuleni: Maintenance Fitter posted by Unique Personnel Ltd

About the Role

The Maintenance Fitter plays a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery, utilities, and production equipment in our FMCG toothpaste manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for proactive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, effective changeovers, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned & Preventative Maintenance: Perform planned maintenance according to maintenance schedules and check sheets.
• Accurately complete and update maintenance records.
• Conduct routine inspections to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Identify wear patterns and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability.
• Breakdown & Emergency Repairs: Respond immediately to breakdowns to minimise production downtime. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• First-line electrical fault finding on manufacturing equipment Ensure equipment is restored in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
• Identify and replace sensors, motors, contactors, relays, photo-eyes, proximity switches
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
• Production & Changeover Support: Execute fast and effective changeovers to maintain production targets. Assist in line start-ups and shutdowns.
• Ensure machinery operates within quality parameters.
• Electrical Support (Essential) (No electrical technicians on site): Assist with VSD resets and PLC I/O tracing (no programming required)
• Utilities & Services Maintenance: Maintain and repair Pumps, Compressors, Tanks, Water treatment plant, Homogenisers, Pallet jacks, Structural components (doors, railings). Start up and shut down services and utilities as required.
• Spares & Contractor Management: Identify and communicate spares requirements. Assist in maintaining optimal spare parts inventory levels. Oversee contractors when required and ensure work meets engineering standards.
• Compliance & Hygiene: Maintain clean and hygienic work practices aligned with GMP. Safe isolation and lock-out of equipment Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and food manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal preferred)
• Minimum 7 years post-trade experience in FMCG or high-speed production environment
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in high-speed automated production lines
• Demonstrated hands-on electrical fault-finding capability on production equipment
• Forklift license (advantageous or willingness to obtain)

Salary & Benefits

Not specified