Overview
Fitter Jobs in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Fitter
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Ultra Personnel
Job Ref:
JHB001736/VM
Date posted:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location:
Germiston, South Africa
Salary:
Monthly
SUMMARY:
Our client a manufacturer of plastic bottles and caps is looking for a Fitter to join their team in Johannesburg, East Rand.
POSITION INFO:
Perform mechanical fault finding and repairs on production equipment Maintain and repair: Injection moulding machines Blow moulding machines Work on: Hydraulic and pneumatic systems Assist with: Mould changes and setups Basic mould maintenance Carry out preventive maintenance (inspection, lubrication, part replacement) Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime Identify root causes of recurring issues and suggest improvements Minimum Requirements Trade-tested Fitter & Turner or equivalent Plastics / blow moulding / injection moulding industry experience will secure Experience in a manufacturing or production environment Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Understanding of: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Comfortable using workshop tools and measuring equipment Bonus Requirement Plastics manufacturing: Injection moulding and Blow moulding Equipment & Systems Experience with VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) Exposure to: Compressors, chillers, conveyors Continuous production environments Tooling & Toolmaking Toolmaking or mould repair experience Ability to work with tight tolerances and precision components Electrical & multi-Skilling Basic electrical capability, including: Installing or wiring VSDs Running and terminating cables Reading basic electrical diagrams Basic electrical fault finding Experience with motors and control components PLC / Controls Basic PLC exposure (fault finding, not programming) Ability to identify control or signal issues