Mechanical Artist

Recruiter

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref

CPT002285/CW

Date posted

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location

Airport Industria, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client is looking for two experienced

Mechanical Artisan's to perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, maintaining key machinery such as pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes, and supporting equipment setup, changeovers, and installations. The successful candidates will ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and food manufacturing standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

POSITION INFO

Qualification details

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Recognised Mechanical Trade Test (Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright or equivalent)
• N3 Mechanical Engineering or higher

Experience

• 3–5 years post-trade experience in FMCG, food, beverage, packaging, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience working on automated production and packaging equipment.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
• High-care food manufacturing experience advantageous.

Functional Competencies

• Mechanical fault finding
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Pumps and valves
• Bearings and power transmission systems
• Welding and fabrication basics
• Preventative maintenance techniques
• Equipment alignment and installation
• Reading engineering drawings
• Root cause analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and packaging lines.
• Maintain pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, valves, pipework, fillers, cappers, and processing equipment.
• Conduct inspections and equipment condition monitoring.
• Support changeovers, equipment setup, and production start-ups.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Complete maintenance documentation and job cards accurately.
• Maintain workshop standards and housekeeping

Top KPA’s

• Equipment Uptime & Reliability
• Breakdown Response Time
• Planned Maintenance Completion
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Safety Compliance
• Food Safety & GMP Compliance
• Maintenance Cost Control
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Documentation Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement Participation

Attributes (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Follow company policy in line with legislation, best practice and organisational objectives
• Excellent communication skills
• Work well with all people from different backgrounds–easy to do business with!
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Flexibility to meet business needs
• High level of self-awareness
• Team player
• Willingness to learn. Adaptability. Confidence. Resilience. Optimism. Agility. Calmness. Considerate.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo relevant psychometric assessments and interview screening.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*