Mechanical Fitter at Status Staffing

• Our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitter, Millwright, or Electro-Mechanical Technician to join their Production team on a temporary contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing production machinery and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical machinery and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding, and repairs
• Identify potential equipment issues and recommend corrective actions
• Install, repair, rebuild, or decommission plant machinery as required
• Conduct routine inspections of production equipment to proactively identify faults
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment

Competencies

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• FMCG

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• N4 Mechanical Qualification
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate essential:
• Fitter
• Millwright
• Instrumentation Mechanician
• Minimum 6 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience within FMCG or corrugated packaging industries will be advantageous
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby duties, call-outs, and weekends as operationally required
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
• Own toolset required from commencement of employment
• Basic computer literacy essential
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to safely handle components weighing up to 30kg