Cape Town: Maintenance Fitter posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Position: Maintenance Fitter Technical Services
Location: Parow, Cape Town

The successful candidate will ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working order, attend to mechanical breakdowns, and conduct changeovers as per the production plan with the aim of minimising downtime.

Key Performance Areas:
Liaise with production departments on changeovers as per plan
Conduct changeovers with minimal disruption to production
Set machines correctly, ensuring product integrity
Repair mechanical breakdowns and conduct minor machine repairs
Assist with building maintenance and repairs as needed
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on equipment
Complete job cards and report defects to Supervisor
Support suppliers during servicing and manage contractor compliance
Compile lists of critical spares for ordering
Ensure smooth daily operations of services (compressors, chillers, etc.)

Skills & Attributes:

• Punctual, problem solver, proactive

• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills

• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment

• Numeracy and literacy proficiency

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 and/or Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) Fitter

• 3+ years experience in a production environment (FMCG/cosmetics advantageous)

• Knowledge of packing and filling equipment is an advantage

• MS Excel & MS Access proficiency