Mechanical Fitter (Shutdowns)

You'll keep machines turning and parts in spec at the beverage bottling plant in Paarl. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Paarl, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Help with electrical fault-finding on motors and sensors as a millwright
• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely
• 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
• You read engineering drawings and measure with micrometers and verniers
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns
• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop

• CNC programming experience
• Food safety awareness for food and drink plants
• Millwright trade test, since it covers both mechanical and electrical

• Shift and standby allowances
• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• 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.
• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.