Fitter and Turner Vacancy at Krugersdorp Mill — Rewarding 20

Fitter and Turner Position Overview

The Fitter and Turner role is a crucial position responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at the Krugersdorp Mill site. This includes overseeing the condition and performance of all mechanical equipment and infrastructure.

Equipment Maintenance Responsibilities

• Act as a lead Mechanical technician for:
• Repairing, installing, replacing, and testing mechanical equipment and appliances
• Diagnosing and performing complex Mechanical maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment such as process machinery, packing and palletizing systems, compressors, and dryers
• Supporting the Utilities maintenance team with essential mechanical work
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on a wide array of mechanical equipment
• Address troubleshooting and demand maintenance tasks on equipment and systems related to production and facility operations
• Collaborate with and train apprentices in troubleshooting analog and digital hardware issues on various systems
• Conduct tests for troubleshooting transformers, motors, switchgear, and other mechanical devices to identify defects

Maintenance Planning and Improvements

• Review and update equipment maintenance schedules and specification changes with the Engineering Planner
• Diagnose and rectify failures in mechanical systems, testing, adjusting, sequencing, synchronizing, and aligning systems such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
• Complete new spares requests in line with special purchase requests raised during planned maintenance and shutdown work
• Participate in solving complex mechanical engineering problems with manufacturing departments, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers

Training and Induction Responsibilities

• Conduct on-the-job induction for new apprentices, covering maintenance standards, equipment designs, and workplace rules
• Provide proper guidance, training, and competency assessments to ensure new apprentices are fully qualified
• Support Supervisors in developing operators’ baseline technical skills for completing first line equipment maintenance
• Set up and lead problem-solving sessions with electricians
• Assist with critical equipment repairs and breakdown support
• Review equipment modifications and motivate for approval
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to review schedules based on equipment performance

Qualifications

• Qualified/trade tested Fitter and Turner
• N4 Mechanical Engineering or Fitter qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software (CMMS Systems such as SAP)

This position offers an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about mechanical maintenance and wish to advance their skills in a dynamic environment.

How to Apply

Applications close on 15 November 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.