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Operate, maintain, repair and optimize plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.Provide specialist mechanical support to shift-based production and operations teams to ensure reliable plant performance.
Assist with fault finding and problem-solving activities, acting as a technical resource when complex mechanical issues arise.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical mechanical input and equipment optimisation.
Carry out mechanical repairs on production and plant equipment during operations to minimise downtime.
Respond promptly to equipment failures, ensuring safe isolation, repair, and return to service.
Perform repairs to a high standard, focusing on durability, reliability, and long-term performance.
Participate in maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, contributing technical insight and improvement suggestions.
Execute planned, preventative, and predictive mechanical maintenance tasks in line with maintenance strategies.
Assist in developing, updating, and improving maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.
Ensure mechanical maintenance activities support maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency.
Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective breakdown prevention.
Identify recurring mechanical failures and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Operate in a safe manner at all times in accordance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Identify unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective action or escalate concerns where required.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas, ensuring tools, spares, and equipment are properly managed.
Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.
Provide clear feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition, repairs, and improvement opportunities.
Support maintenance record keeping enabling effective planning and performance analysis.
Physically capable of performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial plant environment.
Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime as operationally required.
Mechanical maintenance systems and procedures
Adherence to engineering and maintenance standards
Qualified and trade-tested Fitter
Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery
Solid understanding of production machinery and mechanical equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
High numeracy skills with the ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations
Competence in fault diagnosis, component fitting, alignment, and mechanical assembly
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Experience & QualificationsNTC 3 with Mathematics and Science
Trade Tested Fitter
Approximately 5 years functional experience in mechanical fitting
Approximately 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player within a multi-functional maintenance environment
Commitment to continuous learning and skills development
Proactive, solution-driven approach to maintenance challenges
Strong logical and diagnostic mindset when troubleshooting under pressure
Reliable and flexible with respect to standby, callouts, and overtime requirements
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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.
Skills Required
- NTC 3 with Mathematics and Science
- Trade Test Fitter / Qualified and trade-tested Fitter
- Approximately 5 years functional experience in mechanical fitting
- Approximately 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery
- Mechanical maintenance systems and procedures
- Competence in fault diagnosis, component fitting, alignment, and mechanical assembly
- Physically capable of performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial plant environment
- Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime
- High numeracy skills with ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability under pressure
What We Do
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us
