Maintenance Fitter - Production Operations

Listing reference: amka_000030

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 January 2026

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Amka is a South African home grown company with over 60 years in the Health and Beauty Industry. We are among the top 5 in South Africa. Our Vision is to be "Brand leaders in the Health, Beauty and Home Care Industry." Our purpose is "To enrich people's lives by creating and sharing Abundance." With a portfolio of over 50 popular brands, Amka is a leading manufacturer in Skin Care, Bath Care, Hair Care, Home Care, Perfumes, Deodorants and Sun Screens. Our Health and Beauty brands include some of South Africa's most-loved brands.

Maintenance Fitter and/or Electrician - Production Maintenance. Positions Available: 1 x Maintenance Artisan, 1 x Electrician or Artisan. Aerosol experience is advantageous.

• Perform preventative maintenance and attend to breakdowns
• Maintain production lines to world class standards
• Capture breakdown data and support PM planning
• Manage spares and liaise with suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Eliminate repeat breakdowns through RCA, Kaizen and corrective actions
• Support mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Improve OEE, line speeds and plant efficiencies
• Implement PMs and asset care plans on high speed lines
• Manage small project teams
• Support maintenance and capital projects
• Identify cost saving opportunities and process improvements
• Ensure compliance, safety and asset reliability

• N3 plus Trade Certificate Millwright or Fitter
• Red Seal advantageous
• Electrician role requires a Wireman's License
• 5-10 years FMCG experience preferred
• Aerosol experience advantageous

• Strong technical aptitude
• Experience on FMCG lines fillers, cappers, labellers, shrink tunnels
• Experience with compressors, RO plants, chillers, boilers and related services
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team
• Advanced mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Experience with production line setups

• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge of pneumatics, pipe fitting, conveyors, motors and gearboxes
• Understanding of shrinking tunnels, labelling machines, filling equipment and processing plants
• Familiarity with boilers, compressors, RO plants and chillers

Salary: Market Related