Mechanical Fitter (Shutdowns) – Fixed-Term

The packaging manufacturer in Cape Town CBD needs an artisan who can fix a breakdown fast and machine a part when needed. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Help with electrical fault-finding on motors and sensors as a millwright
• Record work and spares used on the job card or CMMS
• Align shafts with a laser alignment tool after every drive change

• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• Trade test as Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright or Toolmaker
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop

• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• Shift and standby allowances
• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Tool allowance

• If you can machine parts as well as fit them, say so clearly. Many factories want both skills in one person.
• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".