Johannesburg: Maintenance Fitter (Shifts)

March 6, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Job Description

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. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, effective changeovers, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production targets.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
Execute fast and effective changeovers to maintain production targets.
Assist in line start-ups and shutdowns.
Support production to maintain 90% operational efficiency.
Ensure machinery operates within quality parameters.
Assist with VSD resets and PLC I/O tracing (no programming required).
Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, tanks, water treatment plant, homogenisers, pallet jacks, structural components, and utilities as required.
Start up and shut down services and utilities as required.
Identify and communicate spares requirements.
Assist in maintaining optimal spare parts inventory levels.
Oversee contractors when required and ensure work meets engineering 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)
Sound knowledge of GMP and hygiene standards
Computer literate (maintenance systems, check sheets, reporting)

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Qualifications

None specified

Salary & Benefits

Not mentioned in the original job description

Working Conditions

FMCG production environment (toothpaste manufacturing)
Shift work will be required
Current Day Shift: Monday to Thursday: 07h00 17h00 and Friday: 07h00 13h00
Current Night Shift: Monday to Thursday: 18h00 06h00
Standby and overtime as operationally required
Physically demanding role involving lifting and machine work

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In Gauteng, the engineering job market is generally driven by the growth and development of various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. This has led to a high demand for skilled engineers with expertise in fields such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. Typically, these roles involve designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions to real-world problems.

The salary range for engineering positions in Gauteng is typically broad, with junior engineers earning around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior engineers can earn upwards of R800 000 to over R1 200 000. However, it’s essential to note that salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, engineers working in the technology industry may receive higher salaries than those in manufacturing or infrastructure development.

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