Process Fitter at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Health and Safety

• Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices.
• Adhere to the company safety policy.
• Adhere to the company's food safety policies.

Maintenance

• Carry out breakdown repair work on all plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as required on equipment within the area of responsibility.
• Perform planned shutdown work on plant and ancillary equipment.
• Contribute to the scope of work for planned maintenance activities.
• Identify potential reliability issues, and poor engineering practices, and take appropriate actions to rectify such deviations

Problem-solving

• Contribute to investigating and completing root cause & failure analysis on protracted/recurrent breakdowns & failures.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on problem-solving techniques to fellow workers.
• Adhere to the company’s escalation policy and procedure.

Reporting

• Record all maintenance data (downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware CMMS.
• Complete checklists and take appropriate follow-up measures
• Provide performance feedback through shift or task handovers as well as team meeting platforms

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have at least 3 years of experience in processing plant machinery in an FMCG or manufacturing facility.
• FMCG Plant Maintenance experience is essential.
• Experienced and knowledgeable with pneumatics.
• Working experience in conveyance systems.
• Working experience in moulding and forming equipment.
• Experienced working on gas-fired ovens will be an added advantage

Qualifications:

• Matric essential
• Trade-tested Fitter at an accredited training facility
• Minimum of N4 Technical Qualification with Mechanical Trade Theory

Additional Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to work shifts
• Welding, basic turning/fabrication knowledge
• Good fault-finding abilities
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail)
• Knowledgeable in QMS, HACCP, and GMPs is an advantage
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Closing Date 02 June 2026