Overview
Mechanical Fitter Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd
Are you a hands-on mechanical expert with a passion for minimizing downtime and maximizing machine performance? Join our high-performance team as a Mechanical Fitter in our Packaging Division and play a key role in keeping our plant running efficiently.
Role Purpose
To perform timely and effective mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant machinery, ensuring smooth operations, improved equipment reliability, and minimized downtime. The role focuses on achieving maintenance benchmarks like MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.
Key Responsibilities
Breakdown Maintenance
Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns
Escalate unresolved issues to the Shift In-Charge in a timely manner
Mechanical Repairs
Carry out mechanical repairs on faulty components within set timelines
Record and report completed repair activities during each shift
Spare Management
Maintain an organized record of departmental spare parts
Ensure quick availability of essential components during breakdowns
Preventive Maintenance
Conduct regular machine health checks and inspections
Detect and report early signs of wear and potential faults
Shift Support
Remain available during production shifts to support operations
Take ownership of immediate fixes and escalate longer-term concerns
Safety & 5S Compliance
Uphold safety standards and clean work practices
Apply and promote 5S methodology in the workplace
Key Interactions
Internal:
Production Teams
Electrical & Electronics Maintenance Teams
Shift In-Charge and Maintenance Supervisors
External:
Occasional interaction with external service technicians or vendors for component support (as assigned)
Requirements
Education:
ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
3 to 4 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
Core Competencies:
Excellent mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
Familiarity with rotating equipment and plant machinery
Knowledge of Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S systems
Quick responder with strong attention to detail and safety awareness
Reliable team player with solid communication and documentation skills
Keep our production moving — apply today to be part of a skilled and dedicated maintenance team.
Title: Mechanical Fitter
Company: Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Manufacturing / Production (Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer)
