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Fitter page is loaded Fitterremote type: Onsitelocations: Pietermaritzburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 13, 2026 (3 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR000280It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Ensures that the plant is mechanically operational at all times WHAT YOU WILL DO: Planned and Predicative Maintenance Implements actions and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of machinery and mechanisms.Schedule workload to meet priorities and targets;Ensure adherence to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance cycles and completion of job cards in time and meet KPI targetInspect equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system;Isolating, removing, and replacing defective components using hand tools and power tools, with due consideration given to safety procedures.Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair plant and equipment.Investigation and analysis of possible equipment modification, improvement and replacementIdentification of areas requiring attention; Rapid identification of the cause of downtime/ breakdown; Health, Safety and Environment Compliance to Environment and Risk policies and procedures;Accident/incidents are minimized;Adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act;Adherence to internal company policies, procedures, work instructions, standard operating procedures and job observations;Target zero Disabling Injuries; Mechanical plant and machinery All installation requirements and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and, that the tasks are executed in accordance with the required standards.All new equipment, machinery and installations to be inspected and signed off according to sound engineering principlesReading and interpreting drawings/ works orders detailing layout and specifications;All activities associated with the maintenance and installation of machinery and mechanisms is correctly implemented.Set up and adjust mechanical working machines and equipment, Dismantle faulty machines and equipment and repair or replace defective parts, Fit and assemble mechanical parts, tools, or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts.Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planning, shaping, slotting, grinding, or drilling metal stock or components.Inspecting works prior to commissioning and communicating with the control room/ superiors about tests and functionality of the machinery Fault Finding and Repairs Implementation of activities associated with trouble shooting and fault finding;Fault detection and repair and the restoration of functionality is completed with minimal disruption to production; Corporate Governance Work within a set of systems, principles and processes by which the company is governed;Adherence to all company Policies and Procedures.Compliance to the company's "Way of Working" e.g. Code of Ethics, compliance to Competition Law etcetera.Work with integrity. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE: Minimum Qualifications:Matric (Grade 12)Has National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting Level 3.Has served an apprenticeship and has passed a Mechanical Engineering: Fitting Trade Test.At least 3 years' experience in a mechanical environment.Ideal Qualfications:At least five years' experience in a mechanical environment.National Certificate Mechanical Engineering: Fitting Level 4.Demonstrate integrated analytical and diagnostic skills to fault find, diagnose, and repair equipment and machinery during production/operations processes.Maintain, overhaul and commission mechanical machines, engineering systems and industrial plant installations.Understand advanced mechanical theory and interpret detailed engineering drawings and flow diagrams.Computer literate - Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.